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  • Sociology
  • Reproductive Health

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  • COVID-19 significantly disrupted sexual and reproductive health (SRH) globally.
  • Existing inequities in SRH access were amplified by the pandemic's effects on healthcare systems, policy, and individual access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated disruptions to abortion access and provision.
  • To apply the concept of structural violence to understand the root causes and inequitable impacts of these disruptions.

Main Methods:

  • This viewpoint synthesizes existing literature and applies the theoretical framework of structural violence.
  • It examines the multifaceted impacts of pandemic-related measures (e.g., lockdowns, supply chain issues, strained health systems) on SRH services.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic did not create new problems but worsened pre-existing fractures in abortion access.
  • Disruptions disproportionately affected vulnerable populations, highlighting systemic inequities.
  • Structural violence is identified as a key factor contributing to these unequal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and intensified systemic issues affecting abortion access.
  • Addressing structural violence is crucial for mitigating inequities in sexual and reproductive health services.
  • Policy and health system reforms are needed to ensure equitable access to abortion care.