Reproductive Health Concerns Among Female Firefighters

Overview

Journal Int Fire Serv J Leadersh Manag

Date 2022 Mar 21

PMID 35308046

Authors

Ainslie Kehler

Sara A Jahnke

Christopher K Haddock

Walker S Carlos Poston

Nattinee Jitnarin

Katie M Heinrich

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Abstract

There has been little research conducted on the reproductive health of female firefighters. The purpose of this study was to determine whether female reproductive health is a concern among firefighters and to identify key associated issues. Eighty-seven United States (US) firefighters participated in focus groups or interviews. Themes were created using grounded theory with NVivo analysis software and a three-phase coding process. The major finding emerging from the study is that female firefighter reproductive health is a concern among firefighters.

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