Investigating the Challenges of Infertility Treatment Development in Centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

Background: The desire for the survival of the generation, although it is a non-physical need, cannot be achieved without physical health. With the reduction of the country's population growth to less than one percent, the concern about the future of the country's population has become more serious. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the challenges in the field of infertility treatment in centers affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. Methods: The current research was conducted with a qualitative, practical and semi-structured survey method to identify the challenges of infertility treatment in Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. The statistical population includes all experts and practitioners in the field of infertility treatment of Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, and information was collected by targeted sampling until data saturation. Interviews have been conducted with 20 experts in the field of infertility treatment at the University of Iran. After formal and content validity by experts, coding of information was done according to Strauss' opinion and the results were presented. Results: 4 general categories including political, social and Economic and financial situation ,structural and internal organizational status (bureaucratic, administrative, and Regulatory measures), participation (bureaucratic procedure, Effective interaction between government departments, Adoption of strategy, operational plan according to functionality and facilities (Deficiency of facilities, drugs and equipment) were identified as infertility treatment challenges in Medical Sciences and Health Services. Conclusion: For the development of infertility treatment at the level of Medical Sciences and Health Services, It is necessary to evaluate the effective factors and the barriers ahead, using the experiences and information received, to find appropriate solutions to solve the problems and facilitate the provision of specialized infertility treatment.