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August 1, 2026Australian Journal of Rural HealthOpen Access

‘The Right to Have a Family Should Not Be Determined by Your Postcode’: Rural Community Experiences With Fertility Care

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AMAmanda MackaySTSelina TaylorEAEmily Anderson

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals challenges and improvement strategies for fertility care in rural Queensland women, suggesting better access is needed.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the challenges women in rural Queensland face in accessing fertility care and their suggestions for improvement.
  • Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted in-person and via digital platforms.
  • Participants included individuals identifying as female at birth, fluent in English, and aged 18 or older.
  • Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and descriptive content analysis.
  • Participants reported complex experiences due to rural living affecting their access to fertility knowledge and services.
  • Eighteen sub-themes identified show a strong need for local information hubs and policy changes.
  • Participants suggested strategies to improve access and alleviate postcode-related disadvantages in fertility care.

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Mackay et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d985be258b358b3c6b94bhttps://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.70237
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