Published on in Vol 12 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/77484, first published .
The Gendered Mediation Effects of Social Support on Fertility Intentions Among Childless Adults of Reproductive Age in China: National Cross-Sectional Study

The Gendered Mediation Effects of Social Support on Fertility Intentions Among Childless Adults of Reproductive Age in China: National Cross-Sectional Study

The Gendered Mediation Effects of Social Support on Fertility Intentions Among Childless Adults of Reproductive Age in China: National Cross-Sectional Study

Authors of this article:

Xinyu Xu1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Peiyu Liu2 Author Orcid Image ;   Peihua Ren2 Author Orcid Image ;   Wenyan Shi1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Sha Lai1 Author Orcid Image

Xinyu Xu   1, 2 , MPH ;   Peiyu Liu   2 , MM ;   Peihua Ren   2 , MM ;   Wenyan Shi   1, 2 , MM ;   Sha Lai   1 , PhD

1 Health Management and Policy Institute, School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China

2 Global Health Institute, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Corresponding Author:

  • Sha Lai, PhD
  • Health Management and Policy Institute
  • School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi’an Jiaotong University
  • No. 74, Xianning West Road, Beilin District
  • Xi’an, Shaanxi 710049
  • China
  • Phone: 8602982655104
  • Email: laisha@xjtu.edu.cn