Knowledge And Attitude Toward Egg Donation As A Form Of Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Female Students In The University Of Ghana.

Background: Shortage of oocytes donors in the face of increasing demand worldwide and in Ghana has become a concern for stakeholders in the assisted reproduction industry. Many researchers have studied the attitudes of donors and recipients towards oocyte donation and the various ethical issues associated with the technology. Few of these studies have focused on the knowledge and attitude of university students who are the primary target for egg donation.

Objective: This research sought to investigate the knowledge and attitude of female students in the University of Ghana towards egg donation as a form of assisted reproductive technology.

Method: A cross-sectional study involving 295 female undergraduate students was conducted using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were generated and association between variables tested using Pearson’s Chi square test and logistic regression analysis on STATA version 15.

Results: Most of the students 278(94.2%) were Christians and had a low level of knowledge about egg donation (61%). Fifty-two percent of students showed a positive attitude towards donation and 44% were willing to donate. Being a Christian [AOR = 0.24(0.07-0.92)], spending between GhC500-1000 a month [AOR = 2.47 (1.48-4.11)] and having a positive attitude towards egg donation [AOR = 2.12 (1.30-3.34)] were associated with willingness to donate.

Conclusion: Low levels of knowledge among the students indicates the need for information regarding the role of egg donors in assisted reproductive technology. However, religious status, monthly expenditure and a positive attitude influence willingness to donate among students.

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MENSAH, P (2021). Knowledge And Attitude Toward Egg Donation As A Form Of Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Female Students In The University Of Ghana.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/knowledge-and-attitude-toward-egg-donation-as-a-form-of-assisted-reproductive-technology-among-female-students-in-the-university-of-ghana

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MENSAH, PAUL "Knowledge And Attitude Toward Egg Donation As A Form Of Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Female Students In The University Of Ghana." Afribary. Afribary, 15 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/knowledge-and-attitude-toward-egg-donation-as-a-form-of-assisted-reproductive-technology-among-female-students-in-the-university-of-ghana. Accessed 04 May. 2024.

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MENSAH, PAUL . "Knowledge And Attitude Toward Egg Donation As A Form Of Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Female Students In The University Of Ghana.". Afribary, Afribary, 15 Apr. 2021. Web. 04 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/knowledge-and-attitude-toward-egg-donation-as-a-form-of-assisted-reproductive-technology-among-female-students-in-the-university-of-ghana >.

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MENSAH, PAUL . "Knowledge And Attitude Toward Egg Donation As A Form Of Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Female Students In The University Of Ghana." Afribary (2021). Accessed May 04, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/knowledge-and-attitude-toward-egg-donation-as-a-form-of-assisted-reproductive-technology-among-female-students-in-the-university-of-ghana

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