Table 3. Analysis based on gender.
Questions Gender
Men Women P
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? Y:72.6% Y:75.7% 0.31
Would a reward for the donation help healthy women at fertile ages decide to donate oocytes? Y:84.7% Y:84.7% 0.98
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? Y:54.4% Y:61.8% 0.02
The controversy regarding oocyte donation does not occur with sperm donation. Do you believe that this fact may indicate prejudice against women? Y:47% Y:51.2% 0.22
Do you think the oocyte donor should be entitled to custody of the child? Y:5.3% Y:5.4% 0.98
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? Y:69.8% Y:63.4% 0.05
Do you think the lack of oocytes for donation occurs because the sale of these gametes is prohibited in Brazil? Y:64.1% Y:64.3% 0.98
Do you think that financially rewarded donation would be the most practical solution for reducing the waiting time of infertile couples? Y:67.6% Y:64.8% 0.40
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? Y:67.3% Y:60.4% 0.03
Y:Yes