Table 2. Intentions and attitudes of the general population regarding financial incentives for oocyte donation
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Questions
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Yes
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No
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Can a healthy young woman help an unknown infertile person simply out of kindness? Do you believe that the donation can occur without any reward?
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75.1%
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24.9%
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Would a reward for the donation help healthy women at fertile ages decide to donate oocytes?
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84.7%
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15.3%
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Did you know there are sperm banks in Brazil where you can choose the blood type; skin, hair and eye colors; ethnicity; origin; weight; height; occupation; and hobbies of the donor?
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60.4%
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39.6%
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The controversy regarding oocyte donation does not occur with sperm donation. Do you believe that this fact may indicate prejudice against women?
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50.4%
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49.6%
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Do you think the oocyte donor should be entitled to custody of the child?
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5.4%
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94.6%
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Do you think it would be better to have the donated oocytes originating from a healthy woman (who does not have reproductive issues) rather than a woman who needs treatment to get pregnant?
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64.5%
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35.5%
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Do you think the lack of oocytes for donation occurs because the sale of these gametes is prohibited in Brazil?
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64.3%
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35.7%
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Do you think that financially rewarded donation would be the most practical solution for reducing the waiting time of infertile couples?
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65.3%
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34.7%
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Do you agree with the policy of women donating their oocytes in exchange for subsidized treatments and rewards, such as gynecological check-ups, contraceptive methods, airfare and lodging?
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61.7%
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38.3%
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