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Another disaster: Access to abortion after Hurricane Harvey
Ophra Leyser-Whalen1, Sanaz Zareei Chaleshtori1, Adelle Monteblanco2
1Department of Sociology & Anthropology, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA.
Health Care for Women International
|November 10, 2020
Summary
Natural hazards worsen social inequalities, impacting reproductive health. This study highlights abortion access challenges for individuals in Texas during Hurricane Harvey, revealing needs for funding and support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Research
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Natural hazards exacerbate social inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
- Reproductive health outcomes, including abortion access, are often overlooked in disaster research.
- Abortion is a critical component of reproductive healthcare but faces policy barriers in the U.S.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the intersection of abortion access and natural disasters.
- To understand the experiences of individuals seeking abortion services during Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study design.
- Analysis of caller data from a Texas abortion fund.
- Inclusion of 8 individuals who required abortion services during Hurricane Harvey.
Main Results:
- Caller demographics indicated nonwhite patients in later trimesters faced economic hardship.
- Significant need for financial assistance, particularly for travel, was identified.
- Participants reported being affected by interpersonal and sexual violence.
Conclusions:
- Disaster planning must incorporate reproductive healthcare needs, specifically abortion access.
- Policy and research implications are crucial for disaster planners, domestic violence organizations, and health insurers.
- Addressing barriers to abortion access is essential for comprehensive reproductive healthcare during and after disasters.
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