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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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editorapjn@mcmed.us
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Abstract
Title
OPINION OF FERTILE WOMEN ON SURROGACY
Author
Rebecca Samson, M. Navaneetha*, Anusuya. D, Merlin Rajakumari. S
Email
navamd11176@gmail.com
keyword
Assisted reproductive technology (ART), Infertility, Dilemma on care of surrogate child, Opinion Survey.
Abstract
The study was to assess the opinion of fertile women on surrogacy, done using a qualitative approach with phenomenological research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 50 samples for the study, married and willing to give data on the topic. The tool comprised of demographic variables (age, religion, type of family, education, occupation and monthly income) and a questionnaire consisting of open ended questions(10 questions) related to knowledge, attitude & practice about surrogacy. The data was collected by focused group discussion, dividing the sample in to two groups to have small group discussion. 60% of women were in the age group of 36-45 years and 56% had secondary education, 38% were married for 16-25 years and all had children. The results reveal that people had a positive opinion on surrogacy, they were not aware of types or policies. The women opined that: surrogacy (76%) is a better option than adoption (24%) and identification of the surrogate mother should not be revealed. 66% of samples reported that the couple should feed the child. The study helped to create awareness on how surrogate mothers are identified. Fertile women in general consider the surrogate mothers are equal to god. The phenomena evolving from the study are dilemma among women regarding new born care (feeding) rights of the child to know its birth history and surrogacy is better than adoption. The study concludes that continued awareness programmes are needed to deal with this sensitive issue.
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