Out-of-pocket payment and patients' treatment choice for assisted reproductive technology by household income: a conjoint analysis using an online social research panel in Japan

• Main Authors: Eri Maeda (Author), Seung Chik Jwa (Author), Yukiyo Kumazawa (Author), Kazuki Saito (Author), Arisa Iba (Author), Ayako Yanagisawa‑Sugita (Author), Akira Kuwahara (Author), Hidekazu Saito (Author), Yukihiro Terada (Author), Takashi Fukuda (Author), Osamu Ishihara (Author), Yasuki Kobayashi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Economic disparities affect access to assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment in many countries. At the time of this survey, Japan provided partial reimbursement for ART treatment only for those in low- or middle-income classes due to limited governmental budgets. Howeve...