Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

This study investigates the influence of laptop and tablet use on total motile sperm count (TMSC) in men undergoing fertility evaluations in Jamaica.

Methods

• A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 156 men from a fertility clinic.
• Routine semen analyses assessed parameters related to TMSC.
• Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 26, along with logistic regression to evaluate the impact of device usage.

Findings

Of the participants, 64% used laptops while 36% used tablets. Key findings include:

• A significant correlation was observed between the hours spent on laptops and the time trying to conceive (p = 0.015).
• High laptop usage (2 to 5 hours daily) is linked to a significantly higher likelihood of low semen volume, with an adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) of 15.9.
• Although there was no direct significant link between TMSC and laptop use, there was a near-significant trend, suggesting possible implications for pregnancy outcomes (p = 0.052).

Conclusion

The study underscores the importance of considering wireless device usage when evaluating male fertility, noting significant associations with laptop use and some reproductive parameters.