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Some attitudes to artificial insemination by donor
Clinical Reproduction and Fertility
|June 1, 1983
Summary
Attitudes towards Artificial Insemination by Donor (AID) are evolving, with potential donors available and a need for improved recruitment. A national donor registry may be accepted, and AID children are distinct from adopted children.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Human Genetics
- Social Science
Background:
- Artificial Insemination by Donor (AID) is a significant assisted reproductive technology.
- Understanding public attitudes towards AID is crucial for program development and ethical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and quantify public attitudes towards various aspects of Artificial Insemination by Donor (AID).
- To analyze how demographic factors influence these attitudes.
- To provide insights for potential improvements in AID programs.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary survey was conducted using an article in a national magazine.
- 375 individuals, many with a vested interest in infertility, participated.
- Responses were analyzed and correlated with demographic data (age, sex, ethnicity, education, religion, marital/fertility status, residence).
Main Results:
- A significant pool of potential semen donors exists, suggesting a need for enhanced recruitment strategies.
- A centralized, non-identifying National Register for donor information appears to be potentially acceptable.
- Respondents differentiated between children conceived via AID and those born through adoption.
Conclusions:
- Public attitudes towards AID are shifting, necessitating a review of current practices in AID programs.
- Further statistically robust surveys are recommended to ascertain contemporary attitudes.
- Findings suggest a need for updated donor recruitment and registry protocols.