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  • Occupational Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Firefighter Science

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  • Limited research exists on female firefighter reproductive health.
  • Understanding the unique challenges faced by women in the fire service is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if female reproductive health is a concern for firefighters.
  • To identify specific issues related to reproductive health within this population.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 87 United States firefighters.
  • Focus groups and interviews were conducted.
  • Grounded theory and NVivo software were used for thematic analysis through a three-phase coding process.

Main Results:

  • Female firefighter reproductive health is a significant concern.
  • Key issues impacting reproductive health were identified among participants.

Conclusions:

  • The reproductive health of female firefighters warrants significant attention.
  • Further investigation and targeted interventions are needed to address identified concerns.