Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding fertility preservation among women of childbearing age in southern China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding fertility preservation among women of childbearing age and to analyse the factors influencing these behaviours.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 294 women of childbearing age (18-49 years) was conducted in urban healthcare settings between January 2024 and March 2024 using convenience sampling; it assessed fertility preservation behaviours and health beliefs through a structured questionnaire and multiple regression analysis.

Results

Among the participants, 62.93% reported prior awareness of fertility-related concepts. Healthcare workers constituted the largest occupational group (45.24%), and 80.61% had a college education or above. High compliance was observed in personal h

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12531196 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature