Attitudes and intention to donate oocytes for research

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Purewal, S. and van den Akker, O. 2010. Attitudes and intention to donate oocytes for research. Fertility and Sterility. 93 (4), pp. 1080-1087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.11.021
TypeArticle
TitleAttitudes and intention to donate oocytes for research
AuthorsPurewal, S. and van den Akker, O.
Abstract

Objective:
In 2007, the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority permitted oocyte donation for research through voluntary donation or within an oocyte share model. The aims of this study were to investigate volunteer (nonpatient) women's attitudes and intentions to donate using components of the Theory of Planned Behavior and their attitudes toward parenthood through structural equation modeling.
Design:
Questionnaires.
Setting:
Online.
Patient(s):
A total of 253 nonpatient women.
Main Outcome Measure(s):
Attitudes towards oocyte donation for research and reasons for parenthood scale.
Result(s):
Of the 253 respondents, 94 were potential donors, 98 were possible donors, and 61 were non-donors. Most potential donors (68%) reported no preference towards donating their oocytes for research or an infertile couple. Structural equation modeling revealed that age (β = −.03) and components of the TPB (β = .16) had a statistically significant direct effect on intentions to donate for research. Attitudes toward parenthood was not linked to intentions to donate for research.
Conclusion(s):
There appears to be a strong altruistic motive along with the theoretical underpinnings of positive attitudes, feeling supported, and accepting the consequences of oocyte donation for research, suggesting these have the potential to inform recruitment practices and tailor clinical services.

Research GroupApplied Health Psychology group
PublisherElsevier
JournalFertility and Sterility
ISSN0015-0282
Electronic1556-5653
Publication dates
Print01 Mar 2010
Publication process dates
Deposited12 Jan 2010
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.11.021
LanguageEnglish
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