The Impact of Formal and Informal Knowledge on Patients’ Reproductive Outcomes
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https://doi.org/10.55707/eb.v13i1.161Keywords:
reproductive health, formal and informal knowledge, abortion, learning organisationAbstract
This study aimed to explore how formal and informal knowledge influences reproductive outcomes in women, using the concept of a learning organisation. Abortion rates served as a key indicator of care quality. The quantitative approach analysed the data from the Croatian Institute of Public Health, Eurostat, and Clinical Hospital Dubrava from 2014 to 2022. Formal knowledge was measured by the number of highly educated professionals (PhDs), while informal knowledge was assessed through investments in educational resources and equipment. Factor analysis revealed two main components – education and medical investment, and demographic outcomes – that together explained 69.53% of the variance. Regression results indicated that informal knowledge had no significant effect on abortion rates (p = 0.46), while formal education showed a modest positive influence. These findings underscore the vital role of academic expertise and the integration of diverse knowledge in improving reproductive care quality.
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