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Title Perceptions of infertility among undergraduates students in kano, Nigeria.
Full text http://ajol.info/index.php/smj2/article/view/55696
Date 2010
Author(s) A Sanisu; A Sani; B.F Farida
Abstract Background: Infertility is a global public health problem affecting an average of 8 - 12% of couples with severe social implications. The perception of a disease often influences the efficacy of its preventive strategies as well as management outcome. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study of 289 undergraduates of Bayero University Kano was conducted between January and February 2009 using a multi-stage sampling technique to assess their perception regarding the causes of infertility and its management. Results: Majority of the respondents were between the age of 18 and 29 years, and most (67%) were single. Though there was largely high awareness about infertility, the knowledge regarding the causes was poor. There was positive attitude towards infertile couples and infertility in general. Conclusion: Improved health education on the awareness, causes and prevention of infertility among students and the wider public is recommended.
Subject(s) Infertility, attitude, perception.
Language en
Publisher Sahel Medical Journal
Type of publication Peer-reviewed Article
Format application/pdf
Source Sahel Medical Journal; Vol 12, No 1 (2009)
Rights Copyright for articles published in this journal is retained by the journal.
Repository Africa - African Journals OnLine (AJOL)
Added to C-A: 2010-08-26;09:03:12