Abstract
Introduction: The infertile couples experience stress in relationships with family and friends. They cut off themselves from other as they are uncomfortable to share it and they consider subfertility a private problem. Knowledge is a key factor associated with fertility self-care and initiation of the treatment when needed. The main objective of the study was to assess the Knowledge regarding Subfertility among Reproductive Age Women.
 Methods: A descriptive cross sectional research study was carried out to assess Knowledge regarding Subfertility among Reproductive Age Women in Baglung District. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire through face to face interview. Obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics like mean, frequency, percentage and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test to find out association between knowledge and selected socio-demographic variables.
 Results: Findings of the study showed that majority of the respondents (72.2%) had inadequate knowledge, 25.0% had moderate knowledge and only 2.8% had adequate knowledge. There was significant association between knowledge and types of family at p=0.003.
 Conclusion: The findings highlighted lack of knowledge regarding subfertility in women. Thus, knowledge should be provided through mass media, different health campaign for the improvement of knowledge regarding subfertility among reproductive age women.
Highlights
The infertile couples experience stress in relationships with family and friends
In United States, 6% are infertile among 1.5 million women, irregular or abnormal ovulation accounts for approximately 25% of all female subfertility problems
Regarding the cause of the female subfertility, 89.8% of the respondents answered condition affecting the uterus, 19.4% answered damage to the fallopian tubes and ovulation problems, 10.2% answered tubal transport problems. This finding is consistent with the findings of Olaitan (2012) which showed that 62% of the respondents identify a major cause of subfertility is condition affecting the uterus.[10]
Summary
The infertile couples experience stress in relationships with family and friends. They cut off themselves from other as they are uncomfortable to share it and they consider subfertility a private problem. The main objective of the study was to assess the Knowledge regarding Subfertility among Reproductive Age Women. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional research study was carried out to assess Knowledge regarding Subfertility among Reproductive Age Women in Baglung District. Obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics like mean, frequency, percentage and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test to find out association between knowledge and selected socio-demographic variables. The inability to have children affects couples worldwide and causes emotional and psychological distress in both men and women. The cause of female subfertility up to 25% is due to cigarette smoking.[3]
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