COVID-19 Vaccine and Fertility: The Male Perspective.
COVID-19
Fertility
SARS CoV 2
assisted reproduction
vaccine
Journal
Irish medical journal
ISSN: 0332-3102
Titre abrégé: Ir Med J
Pays: Ireland
ID NLM: 0430275
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
17 02 2022
17 02 2022
Historique:
entrez:
14
4
2022
pubmed:
15
4
2022
medline:
16
4
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Aims The expedited development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines has raised concerns for some, with vaccine hesitancy described in many populations. A U.S. study assessing fertility patients attitudes towards the COVID -19 vaccine revealed that over half were unsure, or would not accept the vaccine if offered. Only 7.4% of participants in this study were male. We therefore sought to assess the perspective of male fertility patients towards COVID-19 vaccination. Methods Men with a fertility appointment were invited to complete an anonymous 21-item questionnaire. Results Willingness to accept the COVID-19 vaccination was influenced by stage of fertility journey. Overall, 76% (n=102) of participants were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Men with a pregnant partner were most likely to accept or have already accepted the vaccine (97%, 30/31). Conclusion Although concerns around COVID-19 vaccines persist, this study demonstrates the growing rate of acceptance and engagement among the male fertility population.
Substances chimiques
COVID-19 Vaccines
0
Vaccines
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
543Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.