Patient knowledge about assisted reproductive techniques in Brazil

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Abstract

This study aimed to create and validate a questionnaire to evaluate the knowledge of patients
regarding assisted reproduction norms by the Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine. Using a modified
Delphi method, the questionnaire was reviewed by judges from the Technical Chamber of Assisted
Reproduction of the Council in two rounds, ensuring clarity and relevance. After adjustments and
80% consensus, the pre-test was conducted with patients under treatment. The questionnaire was
effective in measuring patient knowledge level, with potential for improving communication between
physicians and patients. This process reinforces the application of bioethical principles, such as
autonomy and beneficence, as they directly impact informed decision making by patients and
contributes to the alignment with Federal Council of Medicine norms.

Keywords:

Bioethics. Reproductive techniques assisted. Social control, formal. Surveys and questionnaires.

Author Biographies

Christiane Peres Caldas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Christiane Peres Caldas – Doutoranda – drachristianecaldas@outlook.com
0000-0002-9745-4572

Drauzio Oppenheimer, Faculdade de Medicina de Itajubá, Itajubá/MG, Brasil.

Drauzio Oppenheimer – Doutorando – drauzio.oppenheimer@fmit.edu.br
0000-0003-1897-9635

Henrique Zarpellon Martinez , Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Henrique Zarpellon Martinez – Doutorando – zarpellonhenrique@gmail.com
0000-0003-3523-8003

Francisca Rego, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Francisca Rego – Doutora – mfrego@med.up.pt
0000-0001-8083-7895

Guilhermina Rego, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Guilhermina Rego – Doutora – guilherminarego@med.up.pt
0000-0002-8590-9832

Vol. 34 (2026): Continuous publication

Published:

2026-07-16

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-803420264017PT

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Peres Caldas C, Oppenheimer D, Zarpellon Martinez H, Rego F, Rego G. Patient knowledge about assisted reproductive techniques in Brazil. Rev. Bioét. [Internet]. 2026 Jul. 16 [cited 2026 Aug. 27];34. Available from: https://revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/4017

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