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Use of the internet by infertile couples.

A Weissman1, L Gotlieb, S Ward

  • 1The Toronto Hospital and Toronto Centre for Advanced Reproductive Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Fertility and Sterility
|June 17, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Infertile couples widely use the Internet for fertility information, regardless of socioeconomic status. Healthcare providers should leverage online resources to support patients navigating fertility challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Health Informatics
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Infertility affects a significant number of couples globally.
  • The Internet has become a primary source of health information for many individuals.
  • Understanding online information-seeking behavior is crucial in assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare Internet usage for fertility issues between patients at public and private ART clinics.
  • To assess the correlation between Internet use and patient demographics/fertility history.
  • To evaluate the perceived helpfulness of the Internet in decision-making for infertile couples.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study conducted at one public and one private ART clinic in Toronto.

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  • 150 infertile patients completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographics, fertility history, and Internet use.
  • Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of Internet use.

    • Main Results:

    • A high proportion of patients (75.3%) had prior Internet experience.
    • 42% of all patients and 55.8% of current users accessed the Internet for fertility-related issues.
    • Internet use for fertility concerns was not predicted by socioeconomic status or clinical variables; 30% found it helpful for decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • A substantial percentage of infertile couples utilize the Internet for fertility-related information and support.
    • Internet use is prevalent across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds among infertile patients.
    • Healthcare providers should integrate the Internet as a key tool in patient communication and education in fertility care.