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Men's knowledge, attitudes and behaviours relating to fertility
Karin Hammarberg1,2, Veronica Collins3, Carol Holden3
1Jean Hailes Research Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 2, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004, Australia.
Human Reproduction Update
|March 24, 2017
Summary
Men desire fatherhood but lack fertility knowledge, potentially leading to unfulfilled parenthood goals. Public education and policy can support timely childbearing and reproductive health awareness.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology of Family
Background:
- Delayed childbearing in high-income countries increases risks of infertility and complications.
- Societal focus on women's choices overlooks men's roles in delayed parenthood.
- Lack of a partner is a primary driver for later childbearing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on men's fertility knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
- To understand men's contributions to childbearing decisions and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of Medline, Embase, and PsycINFO databases.
- Searched for studies on men's fertility knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in high-income countries (2005-2016).
- Included 43 unique studies from 1349 initial citations.
Main Results:
- Men universally value fatherhood and aspire to have children.
- Most men possess inadequate knowledge of fertility limitations and overestimate conception chances.
- Ideal circumstances for parenthood include stable relationships, financial security, and a suitable partner.
Conclusions:
- Men's limited fertility awareness and the widening gap between ideal biological and social ages for parenthood can lead to unfulfilled aspirations.
- Findings can inform public education and policies to support reproductive health and parenthood goals.
- Addressing male fertility knowledge is crucial for reproductive decision-making and reducing infertility rates.
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