Improving Knowledge About Infertility; an Online Educational Tool

Improving Knowledge About Infertility Etiologies, Risk Factors, Treatments and Fertility Myths; an Online Educational Tool

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of an online informational video in improving knowledge about infertility in couples experiencing problems conceiving. A pilot study will be conducted with first and second year medical students.

This study is being conducted to assess how a short, online educational video changes knowledge about fertility and infertility in couples attending an infertility clinic for the first time. Participants will complete a questionnaire testing knowledge about infertility and general demographic information (age, gender, previous information sources on infertility, etc.) will be collected. Participants will then be directed to a short video on infertility. One week later, participants will return to the site to complete the infertility test questions a second time in order to test memory retention. The focus of both the questionnaire and educational video will be basic reproductive biology, infertility risk factors, etiologies and treatments and fertility myths.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women between the ages of 18 and 60 years
• Men between the ages of 18 and 60 years
• Booking an appointment at the infertility clinic for the first time
• Access to a computer with internet connection
• For pilot study: students must be in first or second year medical school before teaching on infertility

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous appointment at the infertility clinic/ previous medical specialist counsel about infertility
• Completion of the study surveys after their appointment at the infertility clinic