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Mr SRDJAN SASO

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction

Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
 
 
 
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+44 (0)7890 795 182srdjan.saso01

 
 
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Location

 

Institute of Reproductive and Developmental BiologyHammersmith Campus

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Publications

Citation

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@article{Bracewell-Milnes:2021:humrep/deab157,
author = {Bracewell-Milnes, T and Holland, JC and Jones, BP and Saso, S and Almeida, P and Maclaran, K and Norman-Taylor, J and Nikolaou, D and Shah, NM and Johnson, M and Thum, M-Y},
doi = {humrep/deab157},
journal = {Human Reproduction},
pages = {2189--2201},
title = {Exploring the knowledge and attitudes of women of reproductive age from the general public towards egg donation and egg sharing: a UK-based study.},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deab157},
volume = {36},
year = {2021}
}
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TY  - JOUR
AB  - STUDY QUESTION: What are the knowledge and views of UK-based women towards egg donation (ED) and egg sharing (ES)? SUMMARY ANSWER: Lacking knowledge of the practices of ED and ES could be an influential factor in donor egg shortages, rather than negative perceptions or lack of donor anonymity and financial incentives. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: The increasing age of women trying to conceive has led to donor egg shortages, with ED and ES failing to meet demand. Indeed, in recent years in the UK, ES numbers have fallen. This results in long waiting lists, forcing patients abroad for fertility treatment to take up cross border reproductive care. Previous research suggests a lack of knowledge of ED among members of the general public; however, no study has yet assessed knowledge or views of ES in the general public. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION: Six hundred and thirty-five UK-based women over 18 years were voluntarily recruited from social media community groups by convenience sampling. The recruitment period was from February to April 2020. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS: Participants completed a previously validated questionnaire regarding female fertility, ED and ES, including knowledge, perceptions and approval of the practices and relevant legislation. This included ranking key benefits and issues regarding egg sharing. The questionnaire was completed using the online Qualtrics survey software. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE: Regarding knowledge of ED and ES, 56.3% and 79.8%, respectively had little or no prior knowledge. Upon explanation, most approved of ED (85.8%) and ES (70.4%). A greater proportion of respondents would donate to a family member/friend (49.75%) than to an anonymous recipient (35.80%). Overall, ES was viewed less favourably than ED, with ethical and practical concerns highlighted. Women aged 18-30 years were significantly more likely to approve of egg donation practice compa
AU  - Bracewell-Milnes,T
AU  - Holland,JC
AU  - Jones,BP
AU  - Saso,S
AU  - Almeida,P
AU  - Maclaran,K
AU  - Norman-Taylor,J
AU  - Nikolaou,D
AU  - Shah,NM
AU  - Johnson,M
AU  - Thum,M-Y
DO  - humrep/deab157
EP  - 2201
PY  - 2021///
SN  - 0268-1161
SP  - 2189
TI  - Exploring the knowledge and attitudes of women of reproductive age from the general public towards egg donation and egg sharing: a UK-based study.
T2  - Human Reproduction
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deab157
UR  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34227667
UR  - https://academic.oup.com/humrep/advance-article/doi/10.1093/humrep/deab157/6316034
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/90308
VL  - 36
ER  -
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