Table 8. Analysis based on profession.
Questions Health professional
Yes No 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:73.9% Y:75.7% ns
Would a reward for the donation help healthy women at fertile ages decide to donate the oocytes? Y:83.4% Y:85.4% ns
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:69.3% Y:56.1% <0.0001
The controversy regarding oocyte donation does not occur with sperm donation. Do you believe that this fact may indicate prejudice against women? Y:48.6% Y:54.2% ns
Do you think the oocyte donor should be entitled to custody of the child? Y:4.2% Y:5.9% ns
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:64.1% Y:64.8% ns
Do you think the lack of oocytes for donation occurs because the sale of these gametes is prohibited in Brazil? Y:62.7% Y:65% ns
Do you think that financially rewarded donation would be the most practical solution for reducing the waiting time of infertile couples? Y:61% Y:67.4% 0.01
Do you agree with the policy of women donating their oocytes in exchange for subsidized treatments or rewards, such as gynecological check-ups, contraceptive methods, airfare and lodging? Y:60% Y:62.5% ns
ns:not significant
Y:Yes