Table 2. Intentions and attitudes of the general population regarding financial incentives for oocyte donation
Questions Yes No
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? 75.1% 24.9%
Would a reward for the donation help healthy women at fertile ages decide to donate oocytes? 84.7% 15.3%
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? 60.4% 39.6%
The controversy regarding oocyte donation does not occur with sperm donation. Do you believe that this fact may indicate prejudice against women? 50.4% 49.6%
Do you think the oocyte donor should be entitled to custody of the child? 5.4% 94.6%
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? 64.5% 35.5%
Do you think the lack of oocytes for donation occurs because the sale of these gametes is prohibited in Brazil? 64.3% 35.7%
Do you think that financially rewarded donation would be the most practical solution for reducing the waiting time of infertile couples? 65.3% 34.7%
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? 61.7% 38.3%