Effects of fertility education on people of reproductive age

A systematic review and meta-analysis

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ID19516111
AutoresMingzhu Chen (0000-0002-1183-7688, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University), Guangpeng Wang (0000-0003-1442-0789, Shandong First Medical University), G G Wang (Shandong First Medical University), Bing Fu (0000-0003-4831-7165, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University), Jinxin Zhao (Central South University), Qinjing Yang (0000-0002-6722-8574, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, autor correspondente), Jun Lei (0000-0002-1030-0715, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, autor correspondente)
Ano2026
Páginas1-26
Data de publicação2026-03-08
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoSex Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1468-1811 • E-ISSN: 1472-0825
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14681811.2026.2640185
OpenAlexW7134175563
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas41

Fertility awareness is crucial for reproductive-age individuals to prevent infertility and to make informed fertility decisions. This systematic review aimed to synthesise evidence on the effects and efficacy of fertility education on people of reproductive age. Four English language databases and three Chinese language databases were searched for randomised controlled trial studies published before 13 January 2025. The Cochrane Collaboration’s risk of bias assessment tool was used for methodological quality assessment. Quantitative analysis was performed using meta-analysis. The certainty of evidence was evaluated utilising the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Approach (GRADE). Meta-analysis including 9 studies showed that fertility education significantly changed fertility awareness but not the desired number of children, the desired age of having a first child, and the desired age for having a last child. The number of high-quality fertility education studies should be increased to more accurately analyse the effects of fertility education and identify potential sources of heterogeneity

Developing country · Fertility · Population · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Research methodology · Socioeconomic status · Total fertility rate · Cancer Research and Treatment · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Reproductive Health and Technologies