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Adolescent beliefs about infertility.

Yolanda H Wimberly1, Jessica A Kahn, Linda M Kollar

  • 1Morehouse School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310-1495, USA. Yolanda_Wimberly@msm.edu

Contraception
|November 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents primarily define fertility as the ability to become pregnant. They hold diverse beliefs about infertility causes, including anatomical issues, STIs, and substance use, highlighting a need for accurate patient education.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Understanding adolescent perceptions of fertility is crucial for effective sexual health education.
  • Infertility is a significant concern, yet knowledge gaps exist among young populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how adolescents define fertility.
  • To identify adolescents' beliefs regarding the causes of infertility.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study utilizing five focus groups with adolescents.
  • Discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for thematic consensus by independent investigators.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents generally defined fertility as the capacity to conceive.

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  • Ten themes of infertility causes were identified, with anatomical/gynecological factors, male factors, STIs, genetics, and substance use being most prominent.
  • Less frequent beliefs included stress, contraception, environmental toxins, violence, and injury.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescents possess a broad understanding of fertility and diverse beliefs about infertility causes.
    • Healthcare providers should actively inquire about and address adolescent fertility perceptions and misconceptions during counseling sessions.