@article{ajnr20251342,
author={{Hassan, Hanan Elzeblawy and Mohamed, Aya Shehata Abd-Elfattah and Abd-Elfattah, Noha Hassan},
title={Working Females¡¯ Knowledge, Attitude, and Intention at Beni-Suef University regarding Oocyte Cryopreservation: Effect of an Educational Program},
journal={American Journal of Nursing Research},
volume={13},
number={4},
pages={97--102},
year={2025},
url={https://pubs.sciepub.com/ajnr/13/4/2},
issn={2378-5586},
abstract={<b>Background</b>: Nowadays, an emerging oocyte freezing technology can offer some protection for women against the loss of fertility with aging and may be advised or recommended as a remedy for infertility issues. <b>Aim:</b><b> </b>The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an educational program on females working at Beni-Suef University regarding knowledge, attitude, and intention regarding oocyte cryopreservation. <b>Subjects</b><b> </b><b>and</b><b> </b><b>Methods:</b><b> </b><i><b>Design</b></i>: A quasi-experimental design was used. <i><b>Sample</b></i><i><b> </b></i><i><b>and</b></i><i><b> </b></i><i><b>Settings</b></i>: A study from Beni-Suef University on a purposive sample consisted of 334 working females at Beni-Suef University. <i><b>Tools</b></i><b>:</b><b> </b>Four data collection tools were used to carry out the current study: (I): A Structured Interviewing Questionnaire Sheet; (II): Females' knowledge regarding oocyte cryopreservation; (III): Females' attitudes regarding oocyte cryopreservation; (IV): Females' intention regarding oocyte cryopreservation. <b>Results</b>: It reveals that 72.8% &amp; 51.8% of the studied sample delayed marriage or childbearing to complete their studies or work. After program implementation, knowledge improved from 8.62¡À3.78 to 9.21¡À2.24. Females¡¯ attitude toward oocyte preservation after program implementation improved to 48.52¡À4.66 compared to 36.83¡À4.87 preprogram. Working females¡¯ intention regarding oocyte preservation after program implementation is 21.89¡À2.15 as compared to 19.74¡À2.98 preprogram. Using the chi-square test revealed highly significant statistical differences between females¡¯ overall knowledge, attitude, and intentions pre- and post-program implementation (P=0.000). <b>Conclusion</b><b>:</b><b> </b>Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that after program implementation, the studied female workers at Beni-Suef University had marked improvement in knowledge, attitude, and intention regarding oocyte cryopreservation compared to before program implementation. <b>Recommendations</b>: To increase knowledge about fertility preservation and its possible advantages for future quality of life, oocyte cryopreservation should be incorporated into premarital counseling in various maternity and child health (MCH) facilities.},
doi={10.12691/ajnr-13-4-2}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}