Awareness and acceptance of Jordanian women of egg freezing technology: a cross-sectional study

Age-related fertility decline is an escalating challenge for women, especially those balancing career advancement, higher education, or the search for a suitable partner. Despite the availability of preventive options such as elective egg freezing, public awareness and socio-cultural acceptance of this technology remain poorly understood, particularly in developing regions. This study explores Jordanian women’s awareness and perception of elective egg freezing and its associated factors. Using a cross-sectional design, the study targeted adult Jordanian women of reproductive age (n = 444) through a convenience sampling approach via social media platforms. Most participants were aware of egg-freezing (91.7%), and 42.8% were positive about it, while only 11.5% were opposed to it. Most respondents justify this technique when chronic diseases, cancer treatments, or surgeries impact a woman's reproductive options. Lower agreement (<50%) was reported in situations such as delaying childbearing due to professional factors and reaching age 35. Age, higher education, high income, marital status, and having children were found to be associated with egg freezing acceptance (P < 0.01). In conclusion, Jordanian women generally held positive attitudes toward egg freezing, though medical preservation was favored over social preservation. These insights provide a foundation for developing culturally sensitive educational programs and reproductive health policies in Jordan.