Affiliation:
1. Klinički centar Vojvodine, Klinika za ginekologiju i akušerstvo, Novi Sad
2. Filozofski fakultet, Odsek za psihologiju, Novi Sad
Abstract
The present rise of modern technologies has given hope to women who have
failed to achieve this highly valued ideal of motherhood, simultaneously
imposing many ethical, legal, socio-cultural and gender issues related to
assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The aim of this study is analisys
of attitudes towards ART and determination of basic socio-demographic
variables of infertile woman in state funded in vitro fertilization (IVF)
program. We have applied method of survey research among 50 women in IVF
program in Novi Sad. The average respondent who is included in the IVF
program is 34 years old, has completed secondary school and lives in the
city. She is religious, of the Serbian Orthodox confession; works in a state
company and is of average financial situation. She has been with her partner
in a relationship for almost 7 years. She finds the IVF very stressful and
complicated, but she is not worried about the potential risks and
complications of these treatments. A total of 80% of women strongly believe
that they will manage to become pregnant and deliver a healthy baby from the
first attempt. Respondents have a positive attitude towards ART, but without
involving third-parties in the reproductive process. Traditional use of ART
is prevailing in Serbia. <br><br><font color="red"><b> This article has been corrected. Link to the correction <u><a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/SOC1804729E">10.2298/SOC1804729E</a><u></b></font>
Publisher
National Library of Serbia