Understanding general public and healthcare provider knowledge gaps in male factor infertility.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While ongoing research continues to identify new causes for decreased sperm counts and idiopathic infertility, little objective data are known regarding public knowledge and perception of male infertility. In this study, we aim to better characterize male infertility knowledge across educational status, personal experience with infertility, socioeconomic characteristics, and income level.

Methods

Participants were asked to identify, among other factors, out-of-pocket treatment cost, insurance coverage, and potential risk factors for infertility. Then, a scoring system was developed to objectively quantify overall understanding of male infertility and named Knowledge of Male Fertility (KM-Fert). Results were compared by socioeconomic status and education level, wit

SUBMITTER: Roth BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833537 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature