Religious and cultural perspectives on assisted reproductive technology in Ghana: A comparative analysis of traditionalist, islamic, and christian beliefs.

ABSTRACT: The moral implications of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) practices often pose a dilemma for those belonging to various cultural and religious groups. However, there is a gap in scientific studies examining the perspectives of spiritual leaders and their congregations regarding ART practices in Ghana. To bridge this gap, this paper employs a qualitative approach to investigate the religious, cultural, and personal interpretations of ART practices, including gamete donation, surrogacy, and cryopreservation, among 30 members of the key religions in Ghana. The study used in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to collect data, and the results were analysed thematically. The findings show that Islamic and Christian religious figures support the use of ART to treat infertility am

SUBMITTER: Asante-Afari K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12463212 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature