Table 3 The hypothetical answers regarding possible future infertility, distributed by gender
From: Infertility: knowledge and attitudes of Moroccan young people—gender approach
Variables and modalities | Female (n=226) Yes/no | Male (n’=129) Yes/no | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
When the fertility treatment fails? | |||
Would you consider divorce? | 8 (3.5%) | 4 (3.1%) | |
Would you consider adoption? | 170 (75.2%) | 81 (62.8%) | 0.001 |
Should you consider remarriage? | 15 (6.6%) | 29 (22.5%) | |
You do not know? | 33 (14.6%) | 15 (11.6%) | |
What is the first resort, if you would be infertile? | |||
Medical advice (hospital) | 186 (82.3%) | 102 (79.1%) | |
Traditional healer | 2 (0.9%) | 5 (3.9%) | 0.170 |
Prayer | 26 (11.5%) | 14 (10.9%) | |
Treatment options, if you would be infertile? | |||
Should you consider in vitro fertilization? | 59 (26.1%) | 29 (22.5%) | 0.656 |
Would you consider artificial insemination? | 125 (55.4%) | 74 (57.4%) | 0.706 |
Should you consider surgery? | 85 (37.6%) | 47 (36.4%) | 0.825 |