Table 4 Perceptions of Filipino obstetrician-gynecologists toward fertility preservation
Item | n (%) (N = 215) |
|---|---|
If there are no problems with resources, funding, and technical expertise, which of the following is the single most important factor you think you will consider when deciding on fertility preservation in medical indications? | |
 Age of the patient | 77 (35.81%) |
 Patient’s desire to have children | 94 (43.72%) |
 Prognosis of patient | 22 (10.23%) |
 Time available before gonadotoxic treatment | 9 (4.19%) |
 Type of cancer | 9 (4.19%) |
 Religion of patient | 2 (0.93%) |
 Marital status of patient | 2 (0.93%) |
Is setting up a dedicated clinic/center for fertility preservation counseling necessary? | |
 Yes | 201 (93.49%) |
 No | 14 (6.51%) |
Do you think fertility preservation should be available as a public service? | |
 Yes | 197 (91.63%) |
 No | 18 (8.37%) |
Do you think that standard educational materials provided by the professional bodies are important to you for counseling patients to enhance their understanding of fertility preservation? | |
 Yes | 212 (98.60%) |
 No | 3 (1.40%) |
Have you heard of regulations relating to fertility preservation? | |
 Yes | 88 (40.93%) |
 No | 127 (59.07%) |
Do you think practice guidelines are required for fertility preservation? | |
 Yes | 211 (98.14%) |
 No | 4 (1.86%) |
Do you want to know more about fertility preservation? | |
 Yes | 212 (98.60%) |
 No | 3 (1.40%) |