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Update Knowledge Assessment and Influencing Predictor of Female Fertility Preservation in Oncologists

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Abstract

Objective

This study aims to offer an update assessment of the knowledge of Chinese oncologists on female fertility preservation, and identify the determinants that influence the implementation of fertility preservation.

Methods

A total of 713 Chinese oncologists with different specialties completed the online self-report questionnaire to assess their understanding of fertility risks in cancer treatment, knowledge on female fertility preservation, and perceptions on the barriers in referring patients for fertility preservation.

Results

Although most oncologists were familiar with fertility risk in cancer treatment, half of them lacked the knowledge for reproduction and preservation methods. In the multivariable model, oncologists in a hospital with a specialized reproductive institution, positive precaution for fertility risk, and fertility preservation discussion with patients were significantly correlated with the possibility of fertility preservation referral.

Conclusions

The intervention targets based on the update evaluation and identified influencing determinants will be helpful for all the oncofertility researchers, oncologists and institutions in future efforts for well-established female fertility preservation services.

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  1. Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China

    Li-xia Zhu, Lei Jin, Liu Yang, Zi-shui Fang, Meng Wang & Ying Xiao

  2. Reproductive Medicine Center, Jingmen Second People’s Hospital, Jingmen, 448000, China

    Jing-hang Jiang

  3. Cancer Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China

    Qing-song Xi

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This study was supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program (No. 2018YFC100210 3), The Chinese Medical Association (No. 16020520668), the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (No. 2017CFB752), and Key Projects of Science and Technology Research and Development Plan of Jingmen City (No. 2019YFZD044).

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Zhu, Lx., Jin, L., Jiang, Jh. et al. Update Knowledge Assessment and Influencing Predictor of Female Fertility Preservation in Oncologists. CURR MED SCI 42, 824–831 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11596-022-2592-6

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