Determinants of Fertility Intentions among South Koreans: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background/objectives: This study aims to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of factors influencing fertility intentions among South Koreans. This research is crucial given South Korea's lowest-in-the-world fertility rate of 0.72 in 2023, necessitating rapid and effective policies to address this demographic challenge; (2) Methods: Articles published from database inception through April 2024 were collected from five Korean databases using keywords based on the PEO (Population, Exposure, Outcome) framework. Following PRISMA guidelines, 35 articles were selected. The effect sizes and network of predictors related to fertility intention were analyzed using the R statistical package; (3) Results: A meta-analysis of the effect sizes of factors influencing fertility intention

SUBMITTER: Kim E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11505273 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature