Practices, Attitudes, and Knowledge Among Healthcare Providers and Oncologists in China Regarding Male Fertility Preservation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to help to promote a better understanding of the male fertility preservation status in China.

Methods

In this cross-sectional survey, 1,912 healthcare providers and oncologists were surveyed anonymously using 16 questions carried out at community oncology practices in China from September 2018 to April 2021. 16 questions were designed to evaluate their knowledge on male fertility preservation in cancer patients, assess the factors they considered when deciding whether to discuss male fertility preservation with their patients.

Results

Among the 1,912 healthcare providers (42.2% male), 1,713 (89.6%) considered that patients with cancer should be recommended for fertility preservation. 1,264 (66.1%) respondents were aware of male

SUBMITTER: Huang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9580752 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature