Cross-border reproductive healthcare attitudes and behaviours among women living in Florence, Italy.

Background: The number of women living in Italy and seeking cross-border reproductive care (CBRC), especially for medically assisted reproduction (MAR), has increased. The purpose of this study was to explore CBRC attitudes and behaviours among a cohort of reproductive-aged women who have never engaged in CBRC to gauge social and cultural perceptions and gain a deeper understanding of family planning discourse.

Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted during May - June 2018 with 30 women aged 18-50 living in or around Florence, Italy and enrolled in the Italian healthcare system.