Study Women's Attitude Regarding Oocyte Cryopreservation: Impact of an Educational Program

Noha Hassan Abd-Elfattah¹, Aya Shehata Abd-Elfattah Mohamed² and Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan^3,

¹Assistant. Professor of Maternal & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

²Demonstrator of Maternal & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

³Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

Cite this paper:
Noha Hassan Abd-Elfattah, Aya Shehata Abd-Elfattah Mohamed and Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan. Study Women's Attitude Regarding Oocyte Cryopreservation: Impact of an Educational Program. American Journal of Public Health Research. 2026; 14(1):1-6. doi: 10.12691/ajphr-14-1-1

Abstract

Background: Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis increase the risk of infertility and premature ovarian failure in females. Oocyte cryopreservation (OC) is now offered in fertility clinics to women who want to preserve their reproductive potential by postponing childbearing. OC enhances reproductive autonomy, promotes social equity, and allows women additional time to achieve reproductive goals while mitigating risks of aneuploidies and birth defects associated with advanced maternal age. Aim: The current study was conducted to evaluate women's attitude regarding oocyte cryopreservation after an educational program implication. Subjects and Methods: Design: A quasi-experimental design was used. Sample and Settings: A study from Beni-Suef University on a purposive sample consisted of 334 working females at Beni-Suef University. Tools: The current investigation was conducted using two data gathering instruments: (I): A structured interviewing questionnaire; (II): Perceptions of oocyte cryopreservation among women. Results: The study reveals that 60.2% of working females aged 20-30 are single, 60.5% are single, and 59.3% are rural residents. 48.8% have insufficient income. Post-program implementation, attitudes towards oocyte preservation presented a significant difference, with a mean score of 48.52±4.66, compared to 36.83±4.87 pre-program. The study also found a significant relationship between age, marital status, and educational level, but not post-program. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that after program implementation, the studied female workers at Beni-Suef University attained a positive attitude regarding oocyte cryopreservation. Recommendations: Establishing a health educational program for oocyte cryopreservation technology for nursing students.

Keywords:
Study women's attitude oocyte cryopreservation educational program

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