Introduction: Surrogacy is a reproductive method in which a
woman carries and delivers a baby on behalf of another couple. It may involve
transferring a fertilised egg from the intended parents into the surrogate’s
uterus, or in some cases, the surrogate may use her own egg and the sperm of
another man to conceive. After childbirth, the surrogate mother hands over the
baby to the intended or infertile couple. Although surrogacy has become a
significant option for managing infertility, many couples still have limited
knowledge and uncertain attitudes toward this practice.
Aim: The present study was carried out to assess the level
of knowledge and attitude regarding surrogacy among infertile couples attending
selected infertility clinics in Amritsar, Punjab.
Methods: A descriptive non-experimental research design was
adopted for this study. The sample consisted of 100 infertile couples selected
through purposive sampling from Satjot Human Reproduction Centre, KD Hospital,
and other infertility clinics in Amritsar. A structured questionnaire with 18
knowledge-related questions and an attitude scale with 16 statements was used
to gather data. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive and inferential
methods.
Results: The findings showed that most of the participants
(87%) had an average level of knowledge, followed by 11% with good knowledge,
and only 2% with poor knowledge about surrogacy. With respect to attitude, 62%
of couples had a negative attitude, while 38% displayed a positive attitude. No
significant relationship was found between knowledge and selected demographic
variables such as age, religion, education, and family income. However, the
type of family, duration of marriage, and number of infertility treatment
attempts were found to have a statistically significant association at p <
0.05.
Conclusion: The study concluded that although the majority
of infertile couples had moderate knowledge regarding surrogacy, their
attitudes were mostly negative. This highlights the need for awareness and counselling
programs to provide accurate information about medical, emotional, and legal
aspects of surrogacy. Enhancing knowledge through education may help couples
make more informed and positive decisions regarding this reproductive option.
Author(s) Details
Kamalpreet Kaur
Khalsa College of Nursing Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msup/v3/6681
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