Infertility misperception and improper health-seeking behavior between urban and rural areas.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The prevalence of infertility among reproductive-age couples in Indonesia is around 10-15%. Lack of understanding, misleading myths, and negative attitudes could result in improper behavior. This study aims to reveal the discrepancy between perception and behavior towards infertility in urban and rural areas in Indonesia.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study using an internet-based questionnaire was given to 408 individuals, divided into two groups, Java and outside Java, representing urban and rural populations. The study included Indonesian citizens over 18 who were willing to participate, encompassing individuals of both genders, regardless of their fertility status. All participants completed the questionnaire from October 2020 to April 2021.

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SUBMITTER: Kusuma B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021135 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature