Participation Statement

I have read and understood the information given to me about this study. Any questions I have asked have been answered to my satisfaction. I realise that completion and submission of this questionnaire is considered evidence of consent to participate in the study.

Section 1

Gamete & Embryo Donor Survey

Below are some reasons why people donate their gametes (sperm or eggs) or embryos to other couples. Please indicate how important the following factors were in your decision to donate. If a statement is not applicable to you please tick the N/A choice.
1. To help others in need
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
2. Financial incentives
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
3. To increase my number of descendants
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
4. To ensure I have created children in my life
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
5. My partner’s beliefs or opinions about donating
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
6. My friends’ beliefs or opinions about donating
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
7. My personal experience with fertility problems (in self or partner)
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
8. I have friends and/or family with fertility problems
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important  N/A    
9. Any other reasons why you have chosen to donate your gametes or embryos?
 

Section 2

Please indicate on the scales below how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
1. A child born from sperm, egg or embryo donation should be informed about the manner of their conception?
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neutral  Agree  Strongly Agree      
2. A child born from donated sperm, eggs or embryos should have the right to receive identifying information about the donor(s) when they reach maturity?
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neutral  Agree  Strongly Agree      

Section 3

For each of the statements below, please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement.
1. If I found out for certain that I had become a biological parent, the idea would play heavily on my mind
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
2. I feel quite comfortable discussing the fact that I am a donor with my partner and friends
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
3. I don’t think that offspring should be ever told that they were conceived with donated sperm or eggs
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
4. I would like to play a full part in bringing-up my donor offspring
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
5. I would like to correspond with a child conceived through my donation
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
6. I think that offspring should have full access to detailed records concerning donors
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
7. I have no desire ever to meet children conceived through my donation
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
8. I would not mind if donor offspring were given details of my physical characteristics, attitudes and personal interests
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
9. I don’t even want to know whether I have biological offspring
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
10. I would like to meet a child conceived through my donation
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
11. I would like to leave a message for a child conceived through my donation
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
12. I would like to leave a photo of me for a child conceived through my donation
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
13. I would like to have some involvement in the bringing-up of my donor offspring
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
14. I think it is important that donor conceived children has access to up-to-date information about the donor
 
 Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Neither Agree nor Disagree  Agree  Strongly Agree      
15. What level of contact with donor offspring would you consider if your identity was revealed?
 
 None  One off contact to answer questions about family origins and history  Irregular contact to remain in touch with the offspring  Regular contact to welcome the offspring into to your family        
16. Would you like to comment any further?
 

Section 4

The amount of information about a donor that is available to donor offspring varies across Australia. Sometimes donor offspring wish to find out more about their donor. Below is a list of things that offspring might want to know. Please indicate how important you feel it is that the following information about you be made available to any offspring conceived as a result of your donation
1. Your name
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
2. Your date of birth
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
3. The age you were when you donated
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
4. A photo of you (taken around the time of donation)
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
5. Information about your family (eg how many brothers and sisters you have; whether you have other children)
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
6. Your job
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
7. Your health history
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
8. Your cultural background
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
9. Your religion, if any
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
10. Your hobbies and interests (eg what music you like)
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
11. The reasons why you donated
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
12. How many times you donated
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
13. Your feelings about being contacted by donor offspring
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
14. A physical description of you (eg height, build, eye and hair colour)
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
15. Your level of education
 
 Not important at all  Not very important  Kind of important  Important  Very important      
16. Are there any other things about you that you think are important for your donor offspring to know? Please detail.
 

Section 5

From the list above please choose the three things that you think are the most important things that a donor offspring should know about you.
1. Please indicate feature ranked 1
 
 
2. Please indicate feature ranked 2
 
 
3. Please indicate feature ranked 3
 
 
4. Would you like to comment any further?
 
5. Please indicate your gender
 
 Male  Female
6. Please indicate which donor programme you are donating to.
 
 Sperm  Egg  Embryo
7. Were you recruited as a donor by:
 
 The recipient  The clinic
8. In what year did you last donate? If you can’t remember please estimate.
 
9. What is your current age in years?
 
10. Please indicate your marital status:
 
 Married/de facto  Separated  Widowed  Divorced  Single  Currently Dating    
11. What is your ethnic background? (eg. Italian, Vietnamese, English)
 
12. Please indicate your religious status:
 
 None  Catholic  Jewish  Jehovah Witness  Protestant
 Islam  Anglican  Mormon  Other
If Other: (only if you selected "Other" above.)

13. How strongly do you consider your religious/spiritual beliefs?
 
 Very strong  Quite strong  Moderately strong  Not very strong  Not at all strong  I do not hold any religious beliefs    
14. Are you involved in the parenting of children?
 
 Yes  No (please go to question 6 below)

Section 6

If you answered Yes for question 14 please indicate the type of relationship and number of children.
1. Biological
 
2. Adopted
 
3. Fostered
 
4. Step-child
 
5. Were any of these children conceived through assisted reproduction?
 
 Yes  No(please go to question 8 below)  N/A
6. Are you aware of children being born as a result of your gamete/embryo donation(s)?
 
 Yes  No
7. To your knowledge how many children have been born as a result of your gamete / embryo donation(s)?
 
8. What is your current occupation? (for example, Labourer, Student, Lawyer, Unemployed etc)
 
9. What is your current residential state/territory?
 
 ACT  NSW  NT  QLD  SA  TAS  VIC  WA        
10. Donors are allowed to donate to more than one family. In your view how many families should a donor donate to?
 
11. In your view how many children in total should be born through the assistance of one donor?