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Table 2 Knowledge on risk factors of infertility

From: Discrepancy in perception of infertility and attitude towards treatment options: Indonesian urban and rural area

Knowledge on risk factors of infertility

Jakarta

East Sumba

N

%

N

%

Menstrual disturbance

82

54.3%

59

48.8%

Problem in uterine passage

116

76.8%

68

56.2%

History of genital tract infection in females

63

41.7%

48

39.7%

History of genital tract infection in males

57

37.7%

43

35.5%

Smoking

97

64.2%

73

60.3%

Obesity

72

47.7%

61

50.4%

Psychological stress

113

74.8%

78

64.5%

History of Oral Contraceptive Pills

59

39.1%

63

52.1%

History of Intrauterine device

41

27.2%

57

47.1%

Mythical or supernatural causes

7

4.6%

63

52.1%

Black magic

9

6.0%

64

52.9%

Regular exercise

6

4.0%

22

18.2%