| 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% |