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Perceptions of abortion access across the United States prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision: Results from a national survey
ConclusionsPrior toDobbs, participants' interpretation of the ease or difficulty of accessing abortion were subjective. Misconceptions about state abortion laws and the prevalence of providers were common, suggesting a need for more education about abortion laws, policies, and access. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - July 21, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Brandon L. Crawford, Megan K. Simmons, Ronna C. Turner, Wen ‐Juo Lo, Kristen N. Jozkowski Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mifepristone use for early pregnancy loss: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators among OB/GYNS in Massachusetts, USA
ConclusionThe FDA Mifepristone REMS Program presents substantial barriers to obstetrician-gynecologists incorporating mifepristone into their EPL care. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sara Neill, Mugdha Mokashi, Alisa Goldberg, Jennifer Fortin, Elizabeth Janiak Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

A partner ‐specific critique of mistimed and unwanted fertility: Results from an analysis of the 2017–2019 United States National Survey of Family Growth
DiscussionDespite a long history in fertility research, the standard approach to measuring mistimed and unwanted fertility is both conceptually and operationally flawed. In the context of complicated sexual and reproductive lives that do not start and end with a single partner, researchers should reevaluate the usefulness of the constructs of mistimed and unwanted fertility. We conclude by offering recommendations for analysts and survey designers as well as by calling for a move away from the terms entirely to focus instead on the pregnancies that women themselves view as most problematic. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual ...
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sara Yeatman, Christie Sennott Tags: RESEARCH IN BRIEF Source Type: research

“I mean, I didn't really have a choice of anything:” How incarceration influences abortion decision‐making and precludes access in the United States
ConclusionsIncarceration shaped participants' thoughts about pregnancy and their abilities to access abortion, consider whether abortion was an attainable option, and make pregnancy-related decisions. These subtle carceral control aspects presented more frequent barriers to abortion than overt logistical ones. The carceral environment played a more significant role than the state's overall abortion climate in shaping abortion experiences. Incarceration constrains and devalues reproductive wellbeing in punitive ways that are a microcosm of broader forces of reproductive control in US society. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual...
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Carolyn B. Sufrin, Ashley Devon ‐Williamston, Lauren Beal, Crystal M. Hayes, Camille Kramer Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - June 16, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

“She should support me, she's my doctor:” Patient perceptions of agency in contraceptive decision‐making in the clinical encounter in Northern California
DiscussionMost participants were aware of their agency during contraceptive visits and how it varied in different experiences with providers and the healthcare system. Patient perspectives can help to inform measurement development and ultimately the delivery of care that supports contraceptive agency. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Lavanya Rao, Corinne H. Rocca, Isabel Mu ñoz, Brittany D. Chambers, Sangita Devaskar, Ifeyinwa V. Asiodu, Lisa Stern, Maya Blum, Alison B. Comfort, Cynthia C. Harper Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

“I'm going to be forced to have a baby”: A study of COVID‐19 abortion experiences on Reddit
DiscussionThis analysis of real-time social media posts reveals multiple ways that the COVID-19 pandemic limited abortion access in the US and affected abortion seekers' decisions and experiences. Findings shed light on the consequences of sudden changes, whether pandemic or policy related, on abortion service delivery. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - May 12, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Laura Jacques, Taryn Valley, Shimin Zhao, Madison Lands, Natalie Rivera, Jenny A. Higgins Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

Characteristics of abortion patients in protected and restricted states accessing clinic ‐based care 12 months prior to the elimination of the federal constitutional right to abortion in the United States
DiscussionPrior to June 2022, abortion patients in restricted states encountered more situational and financial barriers compared to those in protected states. These barriers have undoubtedly been exacerbated by abortion bans. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - April 12, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rachel K. Jones, Doris W. Chiu Tags: RESEARCH IN BRIEF Source Type: research

Experiences of progestin ‐only pill users in the United States and attitudes toward over‐the‐counter access
ConclusionsMost focus group discussion participants were satisfied with POPs and supported OTC access. While misconceptions and concerns about POPs should be addressed, an OTC POP has the potential to be a safe, effective, and convenient contraceptive option in the United States. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Carmela Zuniga, Hannah Forsberg, Kate Grindlay Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - March 27, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Pregnancy intentions' relationship with infant, pregnancy, maternal, and early childhood outcomes: Evidence from births in Alaska, Missouri, and Oklahoma
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that pregnancy intention is less consequential for maternal and child well-being than socio-economic disadvantage, suggesting that re-orienting policy toward social conditions and reproductive autonomy will serve better  individual and population health. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - March 23, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Erica Hobby, Nicholas D. E. Mark, Alison Gemmill, Sarah K. Cowan Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

An exploratory study of COVID ‐19‐related changes in abortion service availability and use in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia
ConclusionsResults revealed differences in abortion services, numbers, and types during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - February 8, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Suzanne O. Bell, Blair O. Berger, Carolyn Sufrin, Jessica L. Dozier, Anne E. Burke Tags: RESEARCH IN BRIEF Source Type: research

Sexual and reproductive health services for autistic young people in the United States: A conceptual model of utilization
ConclusionsThe model shows the many feasible ways to support equitable access to services for autistic people. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - February 8, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Laura Graham Holmes, Kristy Anderson, Greg S. Sieber, Paul T. Shattuck Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

Safety and effectiveness of self ‐managed abortion using misoprostol alone acquired from an online telemedicine service in the United States
ConclusionsSelf-managed medication abortion using misoprostol provided by an online telemedicine service has a high rate of effectiveness and a low rate of serious adverse events. Outcomes compare favorably to other service delivery models using a similar regimen. As mifepristone continues to be over-regulated and the 2022 US Supreme Court ruling allows states to severely restrict access to in-clinic abortion care, this regimen is a promising option for self-managed abortion in the US. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - February 7, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Dana M. Johnson, Mira Michels ‐Gualtieri, Rebecca Gomperts, Abigail R. A. Aiken Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

Characterizing physician concerns with publicly supporting abortion at Wisconsin's largest medical school
ConclusionsMany physicians supportive of abortion reported concerns over publicizing their support for this common health care service. These concerns may render physicians less likely to refer patients for needed abortion care or weigh in on abortion policy. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - January 12, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Abigail S. Cutler, Laura T. Swan, Madison Lands, Nicholas B. Schmuhl, Jenny A. Higgins Tags: RESEARCH IN BRIEF Source Type: research