Disparities in Access to Fertility Services among Lampang Hospital Personnels
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Assisted reproductive services are still difficult to access in many parts of the world. This study aimed to assess the accessibility ratio and differences of Lampang Hospital personnel’s characteristics for accessing fertility services. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 399 fertility-seeking hospital personnel aged 20-50 years old. Data was collected using an electronic questionnaire. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used to compare the differences between groups. The results showed that 21.3% of the participants had access to fertility care. Healthcare personnel, civil servants, level of education, and monthly income had a difference in accessing fertility services and assisted reproductive technologies. These findings suggest that career, job position, education, and income can have a significant impact on the accessibility of fertility services and assisted reproductive technologies.
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