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Abstract

A Population-Based Survey on Human Infertility in District Lakki Marwat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Saima Bibi, Saba Gul, Mohsinat Sharif, Fatima Akram, Urwa Tul Woosqa, Muhammad Sheraz, Amjad Khan*

Objectives: To investigate the population-based survey of human infertility in District Lakki Marwat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Methodology: Following a thorough assessment of the literature, a specific form of query was developed. This is divided into three parts. Initially, it included information about respondents' backgrounds, gender, tribes, income levels, languages, jobs, and job areas. The second portion discussed the family's history, such as the percentage of intermarriages between parents, the status of the family, the prevalence of abnormalities in the families, their views on miscarriages, and the mode of delivery. The final section inquired about the individual's health history and characteristics.

Results: The survey's population was mainly male (30%), rural (88.12%), and of diverse ages. The majority of cases (87.5%) are sporadic, and 54.35% of the total population was classed as poor. The remaining were evenly divided between isolated (86.25%) and syndromic (13.75%). The most common family type comprised nuclear families (70%), with nuclear families accounting for 30% of all cases. The breakdown of economic status demonstrates the area's socioeconomic inequality.

Conclusion: It indicates that infertility is brought on by a variety of circumstances, including insufficient treatment, stress, a lack of knowledge, occupation, and financial concerns. The study's goal is to increase awareness of infertility diseases and the necessity of preventive actions. To lower disease risk, communities should provide prenatal screening, genetic counseling, and molecular analysis. The research project includes limitations due to the lack of clinical tests in several places.

Published Date: 2025-07-26; Received Date: 2023-08-28