Cultural determinants influence assisted reproduction usage in Europe more than economic and demographic factors.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

To what extent do financial, demographic and cultural determinants explain the vast cross-national differences in ART treatments in Europe?

Summary answer

The normative cultural acceptance of ART is a major driver of ART treatments in Europe, above and beyond differences in country wealth, demographic aspects and religious composition.

What is known already

There are vast differences in the number of ART treatments across European countries, which are to some extent related to country affluence, regulation, and insurance coverage and costs. The role and impact of cultural and normative factors has not been explored in a larger cross-national comparison.

Study design, size, duration

A descriptive and comparative cross-national analysis of ART trea

SUBMITTER: Prag P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5850226 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature