Personal interest and attitudes towards oocyte donation practice: a cross-sectional survey among Dutch-speaking young women in Belgium.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This survey aimed to assess the public's knowledge and opinions on oocyte donation (OD) among a large, unselected cohort of young Belgian women, and to explore aspects that could be enhanced to promote future OD programs.

Methods

We conducted a quantitative, epidemiological, cross-sectional web-based survey from February 2023 to April 2023. A private questionnaire was distributed to young women (21-30 years) living in Belgium via a digital link. The survey covered socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about the OD procedure, compensation, personal attitudes, motivations and perceptions about anonymity assurance.

Results

A total of 390 women responded to the online questionnaire, with a drop-out rate of 10%. The survey revealed a good level of knowledge

SUBMITTER: Li Piani L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature