Table 3
Discussion with health professional about infertility, pregnancy and contraception
|
Men (n = 82) |
Women (n = 54) |
p value | |
| “Has male infertility/female fertility/pregnancy ever been discussed with you by a health professional?” | |||
| Yes | 47 (57%) | 40 (74%) | |
| No/NA | 35 (43%) | 14 (26%) | <0.05 |
| “Did you start this discussion?” | |||
| Yes | 8 (10%) | 17 (32%) | <0.01 |
| No/NA | 74 (90%) | 37 (68%) | |
| “Have you found out all you want to know in these discussions?” | |||
| Yes | 12 (15%) | 12 (22%) | |
| To some extent | 29 (35%) | 32 (41%) | NS |
| No/No discussion | 41 (50%) | 20 (37%) | |
| Age of first discussion with health professional | |||
| <16 years | 9 (12%) | 3 (6%) | |
| 16–19 years | 16 (20%) | 18 (34%) | |
| 20–24 years | 6 (8%) | 11 (21%) | <0.05 |
| 25 years and older | 16 (20%) | 6 (12%) | |
| Never had discussion | 35 (40%) | 16 (27%) | |
| Preferred age of first discussion with health professional | |||
| <16 years | 46 (56%) | 17 (32%) | |
| 16–19 years | 27 (33%) | 25 (46%) | |
| 20–24 years | 9 (11%) | 9 (16%) | <0.05 |
| 25 years and older | - | - | |
| NA | - | 3 (6%) | |
| “Do you use any form of contraception at present?” | |||
| Yes | 25 (31%) | 32 (59%) | |
| No/NA | 57 (69%) | 22 (41%) | <0.01 |
| “Have you discussed contraception at the clinic?” | |||
| Yes | 10 (12%) | 15 (28%) | |
| No/NA | 72 (88%) | 39 (72%) | <0.05 |
