Patients' Attitudes towards the Surplus Frozen Embryos in China
Joint Authors
Jin, Xuan
Wang, Gongxian
Liu, Sisun
Zhang, Jing
Liu, Ming
Shi, YuFa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Assisted reproductive techniques have been used in China for more than 20 years.
This study investigates the attitudes of surplus embryo holders towards embryos storage and donation for medical research.
Methods.
A total of 363 couples who had completed in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and had already had biological children but who still had frozen embryos in storage were invited to participate.
Interviews were conducted by clinics in a narrative style.
Results.
Family size was the major reason for participants’ (dis)continuation of embryo storage; moreover, the moral status of embryos was an important factor for couples choosing embryo storage, while the storage fee was an important factor for couples choosing embryo disposal.
Most couples discontinued the storage of their embryos once their children were older than 3 years.
In our study, 58.8% of the couples preferred to dispose of surplus embryos rather than donate them to research, citing a lack of information and distrust in science as significant reasons for their decision.
Conclusions.
Interviews regarding frozen embryos, including patients’ expectations for embryo storage and information to assist them with decisions regarding embryo disposal, are beneficial for policies addressing embryo disposition and embryo donation in China.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jin, Xuan& Wang, Gongxian& Liu, Sisun& Liu, Ming& Zhang, Jing& Shi, YuFa. 2012. Patients' Attitudes towards the Surplus Frozen Embryos in China. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1031116
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jin, Xuan…[et al.]. Patients' Attitudes towards the Surplus Frozen Embryos in China. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1031116
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jin, Xuan& Wang, Gongxian& Liu, Sisun& Liu, Ming& Zhang, Jing& Shi, YuFa. Patients' Attitudes towards the Surplus Frozen Embryos in China. BioMed Research International. 2012. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1031116
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1031116