A mixed methods study investigating sources of fertility and reproductive health information in the UK

Grace, Bola; Shawe, Jill; Stephenson, Judith

doi:10.1016/j.srhc.2023.100826

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“…This is consistent with other studies' findings, showing that healthcare professionals not only were trusted by the public [18,46] but also that healthcare professionals themselves considered preconception care to be best delivered by them [42]. However, issues with the accessibility of healthcare professionals have previously been reported [46], especially in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and less than half of women planning a pregnancy seek medical or health advice to prepare for conception [41]. Additionally, people may regard visiting GPs for preconception advice as 'wasting an appointment' [21].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Seeing a GP, a practice nurse or a community midwife was deemed the most appropriate means to receive preconception advice, although this varied by respondent's sex (e.g., more men than women strongly agreed or agreed that their GP is an appropriate person to offer preconception advice, more women than men strongly agreed or agreed that friends and family and the internet are appropriate to gather preconception advice). This is consistent with other studies' findings, showing that healthcare professionals not only were trusted by the public [18,46] but also that healthcare professionals themselves considered preconception care to be best delivered by them [42]. However, issues with the accessibility of healthcare professionals have previously been reported [46], especially in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and less than half of women planning a pregnancy seek medical or health advice to prepare for conception [41].…”

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confidence: 89%

“…More women than men stated a preference for receiving preconception advice from family and friends and from the internet, while more men than women preferred GPs. Comparative analyses of people's trust in sources of fertility-related information versus their usage have suggested that family and friends, as well as general online searches, are used more than they are trusted [46]. Previous research has also shown that individuals trust governmental or medical websites more than non-medical ones [9,46].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Comparative analyses of people's trust in sources of fertility-related information versus their usage have suggested that family and friends, as well as general online searches, are used more than they are trusted [46]. Previous research has also shown that individuals trust governmental or medical websites more than non-medical ones [9,46]. The internet is often cited as a source of information [21,47], with issues of misinformation due to poor quality or usability of advice, misunderstandings and overabundance of information still being reported [48,49].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Exploring Health Behaviours, Attitudes and Beliefs of Women and Men during the Preconception and Interconception Periods: A Cross-Sectional Study of Adults on the Island of Ireland

Cassinelli,

McClure,

Cairns

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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Preconception health is increasingly seen as a key target for improving population health in the UK and Ireland, yet little is known about the attitudes and beliefs of adults regarding preconception care strategies. This online cross-sectional survey aimed to explore the health behaviours, attitudes and beliefs of adults of reproductive age in regard to preconception health and care. The survey was developed by reviewing the previous literature and engaging with those from the target group. It is one of the first surveys to assess the attitudes and beliefs of adults of reproductive age across the Island of Ireland regarding preconception health and care. Results from 386 individuals with a mean age of 29.9 ± 10.3 years were included. A variety of health behaviours, attitudes and beliefs were investigated, with differences being identified between women and men and between participants with or without children (i.e., in the preconception or interconception stage). The majority of respondents held beliefs that preconception care was important, but there was greater emphasis on women than men in terms of the need to engage in health-promoting preconception health behaviours. This study highlights the need to improve preconception health awareness in women and men in the preconception and interconception stage. Findings indicate that efforts to improve preparation for pregnancy among adults of childbearing age are needed, to ensure optimal engagement in preconception health behaviours, with efforts being tailored based on sex and parental status.

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confidence: 93%

Section: Sources Of Informationsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Sources Of Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sources Of Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring Health Behaviours, Attitudes and Beliefs of Women and Men during the Preconception and Interconception Periods: A Cross-Sectional Study of Adults on the Island of Ireland

Cassinelli,

McClure,

Cairns

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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ChatGPT: a reliable fertility decision-making tool?

Beilby,

Hammarberg

2024

Human Reproduction

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The internet is the primary source of infertility-related information for most people who are experiencing fertility issues. Although no longer shrouded in stigma, the privacy of interacting only with a computer provides a sense of safety when engaging with sensitive content and allows for diverse and geographically dispersed communities to connect and share their experiences. It also provides businesses with a virtual marketplace for their products. The introduction of ChatGPT, a conversational language model developed by OpenAI to understand and generate human-like text in response to user input, in November 2022, and other emerging generative artificial intelligence (AI) language models, has changed and will continue to change the way we interact with large volumes of digital information. When it comes to its application in health information seeking, specifically in relation to fertility in this case, is ChatGPT a friend or foe in helping people make well-informed decisions? Furthermore, if deemed useful, how can we ensure this technology supports fertility-related decision-making? After conducting a study into the quality of the information provided by ChatGPT to people seeking information on fertility, we explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of using generative AI as a tool to support decision-making.

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A mixed methods study investigating sources of fertility and reproductive health information in the UK

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References 42 publications

Exploring Health Behaviours, Attitudes and Beliefs of Women and Men during the Preconception and Interconception Periods: A Cross-Sectional Study of Adults on the Island of Ireland

Exploring Health Behaviours, Attitudes and Beliefs of Women and Men during the Preconception and Interconception Periods: A Cross-Sectional Study of Adults on the Island of Ireland

ChatGPT: a reliable fertility decision-making tool?

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