Economic costs of infertility care for patients in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Infertility, a condition of the reproductive system, affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide. Despite infertility treatment's existence, it is largely unavailable and inaccessible in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) due to the prohibitive costs compounded by an absence of financing. Previous systematic reviews have shown that there is scanty information in LMICs on out-of-pocket (OOP) payments for infertility treatment. This protocol outlines the methodological approach and analytical process to appraise the extent of economic burden due to payments for infertility care services in LMICs.

Method and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Njagi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7656943 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature