General Attitudes Towards Surrogacy in Poland

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The primary aim of the study is to: - investigate the general attitudes towards surrogacy among Polish population. The secondary aims of the study are as follows: assess the differences in attitudes towards traditional vs. gestational surrogacy among Polish population, assess the cognitive concerns about issues related to surrogacy, assess the acceptance of surrogate parenthood, assess the attitude towards the surrogate mother, identify factors that influence the attitudes towards surrogacy, examine if there are differences in attitudes among members of the general public, health care professionals, students (health/medical studies vs. non-medical studies) and people with infertility diagnosis.

Official Title
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General Attitudes Towards Surrogacy in Poland

Conditions
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Surrogate Mothers

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: signed informed consent no restrictions to gender age ≥ 18 able to understand and complete the questionnaire in Polish country of residence: Poland Exclusion Criteria: • if at least one of the inclusion criteria is not met

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| General attitudes towards surrogacy. | Attitudes Towards Surrogacy Survey (ATSS) was constructed on the basis of a literature review and other existing questionnaires or surveys. The survey consists of 15 items. The opinion is indicated by using seven-point Likert-type scale (1= strongly disagree, 7= strongly agree). For most items a higher score indicates a more positive attitude towards surrogacy. To prevent acquiescence response bias, 4 items were reversed. Total score was obtained by summing the items, ranging from 15 (minimum negative attitude) to 105 (maximum positive attitude). | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attitudes towards traditional vs. gestational surrogacy | Measured by the Attitudes to Surrogate Parenthood Questionnaire (ASPQ) constructed by Constantinidis D., Roger Cook (2012). The opinion was indicated by using seven-point Likert-type scale (1= strongly disagree, 7= strongly agree). One item included yes/no answer. | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| The Cognitive Concerns About Issues Related to Surrogacy Scale (CCAIRSS) | Measured by the Attitudes to Surrogate Parenthood Questionnaire (ASPQ) constructed by Constantinidis D., Roger Cook (2012). The Cognitive Concerns About Issues Related to Surrogacy Scale (CCAIRSS) was used in order to examine the level of concerns and different complications associated to traditional and gestational surrogacy. Participants use five-point Likert-type scale to express how much they agree with each statement. Total score was obtained by summing the items, ranging from 15 to 75. High scores reflected smaller surrogacy-related concers and low scores reflected greater surrogacy-related concerns (Constantinidis, Cook, 2012). | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Attitudes towards the acceptance of surrogate parenthood | Measured by the Attitudes to Surrogate Parenthood Questionnaire (ASPQ) constructed by Constantinidis D., Roger Cook (2012). The opinion was indicated by using five-point Likert-type scale (1= strongly disagree, 5= strongly agree). Some items included yes/no answer and ranking. | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Attitudes towards the surrogate mother | Measured by the Attitudes to Surrogate Parenthood Questionnaire (ASPQ) constructed by Constantinidis D., Roger Cook (2012). The opinion was indicated by using five-point Likert-type scale (1= strongly disagree, 5= strongly agree). | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Socio-demographic factors | Measured by the socio-demographic survey designed for the purpose of the study, which capture the following factors: gender, age, place of living, education background, work background, marital status, sexual orientation, religion and diagnosis of infertility. | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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traditional surrogacy, gestational surrogacy, attitudes, surrogate parenthood