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Perspectives and attitudes of Jordanian medical and paramedical students toward surrogate pregnancy

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Purpose This study aims at investigating the perspectives of Jordanian medical and paramedical students on surrogate pregnancy. Methods A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study design was used. The sample consisted of n=328… Click to show full abstract

Purpose This study aims at investigating the perspectives of Jordanian medical and paramedical students on surrogate pregnancy. Methods A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study design was used. The sample consisted of n=328 students of both genders. The questionnaire responses were numerically coded and analyzed across gender and the level of education. Results Approximately, 18% of the students reported good awareness about the ethical dilemmas of surrogacy. The results showed a general reluctance to accept surrogate pregnancy as the majority (80.5% of male students and 97.6% of female students) had a negative attitude toward surrogacy. In addition, undergraduate students were less supportive to surrogate pregnancy than graduate students. Religious considerations were the main reason (accounts for about 70%) for driving negative attitude toward surrogacy. Conclusion The findings of the study indicate a general reluctance toward accepting the concept of surrogate pregnancy, which is mainly due to religious reasons.

Keywords: pregnancy; perspectives attitudes; paramedical students; medical paramedical; jordanian medical; surrogate pregnancy

Journal Title: International Journal of Women's Health
Year Published: 2018

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