Attitudes of Iranian infertile couples toward surrogacy

Background: Surrogacy arrangements are multifaceted in nature, involving multiple controversial aspects and engaging ethical, moral, psychological and social issues. Successful treatment in reproductive medicine is strongly based on the mutual agreement of both partners, especially in Iran where men...

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Published in:Journal of human reproductive sciences 2014-01, Vol.7 (1), p.47-51
Main Authors: Kian, Ensiyeh, Riazi, Hedieh, Bashirian, Saeid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude
Attitudes
Couples
Health attitudes
Infertility
Men
Original
Studies
surrogacy
Surrogate motherhood
Surveys
Women
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Summary:Background: Surrogacy arrangements are multifaceted in nature, involving multiple controversial aspects and engaging ethical, moral, psychological and social issues. Successful treatment in reproductive medicine is strongly based on the mutual agreement of both partners, especially in Iran where men often make the final decision for health-related problems of this nature. AIM: The aim of the following study is to assess the attitudes of Iranian infertile couples toward surrogacy. Setting and Design: This descriptive study was conducted at the infertility clinic of Hamadan university of medical sciences, Iran. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 150 infertile couples selected using a systematic randomized method. Data collection was based on responses to a questionnaire consisting of 22 questions. Statistical Analysis: P
ISSN:0974-1208
1998-4766
DOI:10.4103/0974-1208.130847