NSU Research Contributions
Title : Knowledge, attitude and perception among medical students and healthcare professionals regarding male infertility: a cross-sectional survey from Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Azmain Iktidar, Sreshtha Chowdhury, Simanta Roy, A M Khairul Islam, Mahzabeen Islam, Tonmoy Chowdhury, Mustari Nailah Tabassum, Tahsin Sumat Ali, Atandra Akash, Mashrur Ahmed, Faraz Al Zafar, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: BMJ Open | Volume Number: 12 | Publication Year : 2022 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: BMJ Publishing Group Limited |
| Pages : 12 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG5 Gender Equality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This is the first study to examine the knowledge, attitude, and perception of 556 medical students and healthcare professionals in Bangladesh regarding male infertility. The research reveals a significant public health gap: nearly half (49.82%) of participants lacked good knowledge, and approximately 61% held negative attitudes toward the condition. While MBBS doctors showed the highest levels of awareness, the study found that women had more positive attitudes than men, likely because infertile women face higher societal pressure. By establishing that only 7% of professionals have received formal training on the subject, these findings provide a vital mandate for the standardization of healthcare guidelines and the integration of reproductive health into medical curricula to ensure comprehensive care for infertile couples. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Male infertility, medical students, healthcare professionals, Bangladesh, knowledge, attitude, perception |
