AU - Sanisu, A
AU - Sani, A
AU - Farida, B
TI - Perceptions of infertility among undergraduates students in Kano, Nigeria
PT - ORIG
DP - 2009 Oct 1
TA - Sahel Medical Journal
PG - 165-170
VI - 12
IP - 4
4099- https://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2009;volume=12;issue=4;spage=165;epage=170;aulast=Sanisu;type=0
4100- https://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2009;volume=12;issue=4;spage=165;epage=170;aulast=Sanisu
AB - Background: Infertility is a global public health problem affecting an average of 8 - 12% of couples with severe social implications. The perception of a disease often influences the efficacy of its preventive strategies as well as management outcome.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study of 289 undergraduates of Bayero University Kano was conducted between January and February 2009 using a multi-stage sampling technique to assess their perception regarding the causes of infertility and its management.
Results: Majority of the respondents were between the age of 18 and 29 years, and most (67%) were single. Though there was largely high awareness about infertility, the knowledge regarding the causes was poor. There was positive attitude towards infertile couples and infertility in general.
Conclusion: Improved health education on the awareness, causes and prevention of infertility among students and the wider public is recommended.