Perception of the benefits of the ownership of companion animals in people with fertility disorders

Authors

  • Beatriz Hugues H. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Aimee Álvarez A. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Lizet Castelo E.C. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Loraine Ledón L. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Madelín Mendoza T. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana
  • Emma Emma Domínguez A. Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología (INEN), La Habana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i1.10913

Keywords:

pets, infertility

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of persons with fertility disorders regarding pet ownership and its relationship with personal satisfaction and benefits on psicoemotional health. A survey using a questionnaire was conducted. The results showed that 50 and 20% of the persons had dogs and cats as pets respectively. The 88% of persons were very satisfied living with pets. Also, 92% pointed out that their pets provided company and well-being, 87% indicated that felt free of tensions, and 85% mentioned that pets constituted a motive to take better care of themselves. It is concluded that the studied sector perceived personal satisfaction and better emotional health due to pet ownership.

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Published

2015-03-30

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2015 Beatriz Hugues H., Aimee Álvarez A., Lizet Castelo E.C., Loraine Ledón L., Madelín Mendoza T., Emma Emma Domínguez A.

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How to Cite

Hugues H., B., Álvarez A., A., Castelo E.C., L., Ledón L., L., Mendoza T., M., & Emma Domínguez A., E. (2015). Perception of the benefits of the ownership of companion animals in people with fertility disorders. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 26(1), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i1.10913