Table 3.
Frequency (%) of causes of decreased motivation to continue infertility treatment in patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
| Decreased motivation | Causes | Frequency (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n=32) | Fear of transmitting the disease to the fetus | 9 (28.13) | 0.011 |
| Fear of getting infected during treatment | 7 (21.88) | ||
| Fear of the negative effect of the virus on the outcome of pregnancy | 4 (12.50) | ||
| Fear of unknown effects of the virus in pregnancy | 5 (15.63) | ||
| Fear of transmitting the disease | 7 (21.88) | ||
| No (n=60) | Desire to have children even if there is a risk of transmission of infection | 10 (16.67) | <0.001 |
| Time limit for treatment | 16 (26.67) | ||
| Trust the support of the treatment team | 34 (56.67) |