The Effect of Fertility Health Awareness Strategies on Fertility Knowledge and Childbearing in Young Married Couples

The Effect of Fertility Health Awareness Strategies on Fertility Knowledge and Childbearing in Young Married Couples (FertStart)

Singapore, like many developed countries, is experiencing low birth rates, which is coupled with increasing age at first marriage and birth. In addition, demand for assisted reproduction technology treatments has increased over the years. Fertility awareness surveys have consistently shown that public awareness of age-related fertility decline and the limitations of fertility treatments is generally low, and this may lead to couples not optimising their fertility potential to achieve their family aspirations. This trial aims to study the effect of fertility health screening and fertility awareness tools on knowledge, attitudes and practice around childbearing among young Singaporean married couples.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Married couple
• Both partners should be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
• Female partner is 25 - 34 years old at time of recruitment
• Both partners agreeable and able to complete study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Already have children, including from previous marriages
• Pregnant
• Currently undergoing or had previously went for any fertility evaluation and/or treatments
• Self-reported history of previous ectopic pregnancy in the female partner
• At least 1 partner unable to complete a self-administered questionnaire in English