Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies among University Students in Health Sciences

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of university students in healthcare fields regarding infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART), as well as to examine the impact of demographic factors on these attitudes. This descriptive survey was conducted at Toros University Faculty of Health Sciences and Vocational School of Health Services in Mersin, Türkiye. A sample of 469 participants completed a 24-item questionnaire covering demographic information, infertility knowledge, ART-related attitudes, and opinions on gamete donation. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27 software to identify relationships between demographic variables and attitudes toward infertility. Most participants were familiar with infertility but lacked detailed knowledge of its causes. Similarly, attitudes toward in vitro fertilization (IVF) were generally positive, but misconceptions about the legitimacy of IVF-conceived children were identified. Female students scored significantly higher on infertility attitude scales than male students (P