Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) among Women of Childbearing Age in Cape Coast, Ghana

Table 4

These are some of the reasons for infertility that may need IVF.

Variable and responses	Frequency, n = 437	Percentage (%)
Abnormal menses
Yes	260	59.5
No	77	17.6
I do not know	100	22.9
Blocked tubes
Yes	312	71.4
No	38	8.7
I do not know	87	19.9
History of infections in the reproductive tract in women of reproductive age
Yes	322	73.7
No	33	7.6
I do not know	82	18.8
History of infections in the reproductive tract in men
Yes	302	69.1
No	38	8.7
I do not know	97	22.2
Previous use of contraceptive methods
Yes	282	64.5
No	75	17.2
I do not know	80	18.3
Endocrine (hormones) problems
Yes	270	61.8
No	51	11.7
I do not know	116	26.5
Marriage at an advanced age
Yes	251	57.4
No	87	19.9
I do not know	99	22.7