Assessment of Awareness about Infertility among General Public in Himachal Pradesh
Background: Infertility is a common issue affecting many couples in India, yet there remains a significant lack of awareness and understanding about the condition. The present study aimed to describe the awareness about Infertility among general public in Himachal Pradesh. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional survey of residents of the state of Himachal Pradesh was carried out between Jan 2023 and March 2023 using Google forms. Until 400 replies were gathered, the questionnaire was distributed among state citizens in both rural and urban areas via email and social media sites such Whatsapp groups, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin. We collected data on their socio-demographic traits and awareness about Infertility. Epi info v7 software was used to evaluate the data using the necessary statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 respondents took part in the study, including 246 (61.5%) coming from rural areas and 154 (38.5%) from urban areas. In the present study 15.5% (62) participants had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards infertility, 26.25% (105) had good knowledge (12-15 marks), 34.5% (138) had fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 23.75% (95) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Infertility, Awareness, General public, Himachal Pradesh Conclusion: In conclusion, there remains a significant lack of awareness and understanding about the condition among the general public. Raising awareness about infertility among the general public in India is crucial for improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by this common yet often misunderstood condition.