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Use of a digital health benefit to maintain employees’ productivity while trying to conceive

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  • Henrich, Natalie
  • Brinson, Alison
  • Karwa, Smriti
  • Jahnke, Hannah R.

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Mental health challenges are prevalent at all stages of the journey to conception and people undergoing fertility treatment have frequent medical appointments, both of which may reduce workplace productivity. A comprehensive digital health platform that provides mental health support and access to virtual healthcare providers may improve employee productivity.

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  • Henrich, Natalie & Brinson, Alison & Karwa, Smriti & Jahnke, Hannah R., 2025. "Use of a digital health benefit to maintain employees’ productivity while trying to conceive," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 382(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:382:y:2025:i:c:s0277953625006604
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118329
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