加纳在提供体外受精治疗方面的伦理限制和困境:从专家的角度。

IF 3 1区 哲学 Q1 ETHICS BMC Medical Ethics Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI:10.1186/s12910-024-01113-0
David Appiah, John K Ganle
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背景:不孕不育症给医疗和公共卫生都带来了挑战,体外受精(IVF)成为一种重要的解决方案,尤其是在用尽其他替代方法的情况下。然而,体外受精治疗引发了重大的伦理问题,而在加纳,对这些问题的探讨还很不够。本研究旨在探讨在加纳提供体外受精(IVF)治疗过程中的伦理限制和困境:采用描述性现象学定性设计。采用有目的的抽样技术招募了 12 名参与者,包括来自三个体外受精(IVF)中心的 ART 专家、伦理学家和一名法律从业人员。在开放式访谈指南的指导下,进行了面对面的深入访谈。对访谈进行了主题分析,以确定主要主题:在加纳提供体外受精治疗会引发一些伦理问题,包括由于费用高昂和可用性有限而造成的不公平,这有利于富裕人群,而使边缘化人群的选择更少。在平衡试管婴儿成功治疗的潜在益处与健康风险和对患者造成的情感伤害之间,存在着重大的伦理考虑。决定剩余胚胎的命运也是一个道德难题,包括是保存、捐赠还是丢弃。对胚胎道德地位的不同个人信仰使伦理问题更加复杂。由于试管婴儿治疗涉及复杂的医学、伦理和情感问题,确保知情同意具有挑战性,可能会导致知情同意受到影响。此外,鉴于生殖健康数据的敏感性和保护患者隐私的重要性,保密性被破坏的风险一直存在:这项研究表明,在试管婴儿过程中,医疗服务提供者和夫妇都面临着一些伦理困境。迫切需要制定明确、统一的法规来规范加纳的体外受精治疗实践,并进一步关注减少财务障碍和加强对考虑接受体外受精治疗的夫妇的支持系统。
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Ethical constraints and dilemmas in the provision of in-vitro fertilization treatment in Ghana: from the perspectives of experts.

Background: Infertility presents both medical and public health challenges, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) emerging as a prominent solution, particularly when other alternatives are exhausted. However, IVF treatment raises significant ethical questions that have been under explored in the Ghanaian context. This study aimed to explore ethical constraints and dilemmas in the provision of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in Ghana.

Methods: A descriptive phenomenological qualitative design was employed. Purposive sampling techniques were used to recruit 12 participants including ART experts from three in vitro fertilization (IVF) centres, ethicists and a legal practitioner. In-depth face-to-face interviews guided by an open-ended interview guide were conducted. Thematic analysis of the interviews was performed to identify major themes.

Results: Providing IVF treatment in Ghana raises several ethical issues, including inequitable access due to high costs and limited availability, which favour wealthier individuals and leave marginalized populations with fewer options. There are significant ethical considerations in balancing the potential benefits of successful IVF treatment outcomes against the health risks and emotional tolls on patients. Decisions about the fate of surplus embryos present moral dilemmas, including whether to preserve, donate, or discard them. Differing personal beliefs about the moral status of the embryo further complicate the ethical landscape. Ensuring informed consent is challenging due to the complex medical, ethical, and emotional implications of IVF treatment, potentially leading to compromised consent. Additionally, there are ongoing risks of breaches in confidentiality, given the sensitive nature of reproductive health data and the importance of protecting patient privacy.

Conclusion: This study revealed that several ethical dilemmas confront both healthcare providers and couples in the process of IVF. There is an urgent need for the development of clear and uniform regulations to govern the practice of IVF treatment in Ghana, with further attention given to mitigating financial barriers and enhancing support systems for couples considering IVF treatment.

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BMC Medical Ethics
BMC Medical Ethics MEDICAL ETHICS-
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期刊介绍: BMC Medical Ethics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in relation to the ethical aspects of biomedical research and clinical practice, including professional choices and conduct, medical technologies, healthcare systems and health policies.
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