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Published on: September 16, 2021

Fertility preservation: a pilot study to assess previsit patient knowledge quantitatively.

Ursula Balthazar¹, Marc A Fritz, Jennifer E Mersereau

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7570, USA.

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|March 12, 2011

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Patients seeking fertility preservation consultation have limited pre-existing knowledge about treatment options. This poor understanding did not correlate with demographic factors like age or education.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Oncofertility
Medical Education

Background:

Fertility preservation is crucial for individuals facing gonadotoxic treatments.
Understanding patient knowledge is vital for effective pre-consultation counseling.
University-based fertility preservation centers serve a diverse patient population.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantitatively assess patient knowledge regarding fertility and fertility preservation (FP) options.
To evaluate knowledge levels before the initial FP consultation at a specialized center.

Main Methods:

A prospective pilot survey with 13 items was administered to patients.
The survey assessed knowledge of FP treatments, requirements, success rates, and risks.
Participants were women aged 18-41 referred for FP consultation.

Main Results:

Forty-one patients completed the survey, revealing poor overall previsit knowledge (mean score 5.9±2.7).
Higher knowledge scores correlated with prior infertility experience and information exposure.
No correlation was found between knowledge scores and age, relationship status, pregnancy history, education, or income.

Conclusions:

Patients attending FP consultations often exhibit inadequate previsit knowledge.
Knowledge gaps persist regardless of demographic factors such as age, education, and relationship status.
Targeted educational interventions may be necessary to improve patient preparedness.