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ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing2026

Reproductive concerns and fertility intention among reproductive-age Chinese women with breast cancer: A multiple mediation analysis.

Shan Li, Qingchun Geng, Yaqin Zhou, Lili Wang, Yanfei Jin

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Shan LiDepartment of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Qingchun GengSchool of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yaqin ZhouVanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Lili WangDepartment of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yanfei JinSchool of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.

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Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between reproductive concerns and fertility intentions among reproductive-age Chinese women with breast cancer, examining the mediating roles of fertility information needs, perceived social support, and marital intimacy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2025 to September 2025 among 463 married reproductive-age women with breast cancer. Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing fertility intentions, reproductive concerns, fertility information needs, perceived social support, and marital intimacy. Structural equation modeling was employed to test a parallel multiple mediation model, with place of residence and number of children included as covariates. Results: The mean fertility intention score was 42.77 ± 5.49. Reproductive concerns demonstrated a significant negative direct effect on fertility intentions ( Conclusions: Reproductive concerns were associated with lower fertility intention, partly through their associations with lower fertility information needs, perceived social support, and marital intimacy. Health care providers should provide proactive, needs-responsive fertility counseling, strengthen social support, and promote couple-centered communication to support informed reproductive decision-making.

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Breast cancerFertility intentionMediation analysisReproductive-age womenReproductive concerns

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PMCPMC13321279

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