Knowledge and Perception of Invitro-Fertilization Among Women of Childbearing Age in Akure South Local Government

Abstract:

Infertility is a significant family, social and cultural problem due to high premium placed on having children in Nigeria and Africa at large. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the procedures in managing infertility. However, it is still a new phenomenon in the developing countries. This is due to the level of knowledge and perception. This study investigated the knowledge and perception of IVF among women of childbearing age in Akure South Local Government secretariat. The research methodology makes use of a descriptive research design, eighty-eight women of childbearing age were selected using non-probability convenient sampling technique and data were collected through the use of self-structured questionnaires. The findings of the study showed that majority of the respondents have heard about of IVF. The chi-square (X2) value of the hypothesis showed that there is significant relationship between the knowledge and perception of in-vitro fertilization among the respondents p = 0.01. In conclusion, the study established that the level of knowledge and perception of IVF is high. However, there is still need to enlighten the public on the advantages of IVF so as to reduce infertility among women of childbearing age.