Gender differences and factors associated with treatment-seeking behaviour for infertility in Rwanda.
Document Type
Article
Department
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (East Africa)
Abstract
BACKGROUND
This study examines perceptions of infertility causes, treatment-seeking behaviour and factors associated with seeking medical care in an urban infertile population in Rwanda, as well as the response of health providers. METHODS
Between November 2007 and May 2009 a hospital based survey was conducted among 312 women and 254 male partners in an infertile relationship.
CONCLUSION
Health authorities should invest in improving information, education and counselling on issues pertaining to causes and treatments of infertility, and in drawing up guidelines for the management of infertility at all levels of health care.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Human Reproduction
Recommended Citation
Dhont, N.,
Luchters, S.,
Ombelet, W.,
Vyankandondera, J.,
Gasarabwe, A.,
Wijgert, J. v.,
Temmerman, M.
(2010). Gender differences and factors associated with treatment-seeking behaviour for infertility in Rwanda.. Human Reproduction, 25(8), 2024-2030.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_obstet_gynaecol/617
Comments
This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.