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A mystery client study of crisis pregnancy center practices in New York State
Christina Frasik1, Claire Jordan2, Corinne McLeod2
1Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, United States.
Objectives:
To evaluate practices of crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in a state with supportive abortion policies.
Study Design:
We called all New York State CPCs regarding their services using a "mystery client" protocol, utilizing checklists and thematic analysis.
Results:
Of 86 CPCs, 67 (78%) encouraged in-person appointments, offering free medical services and support. Twelve centers (14%) spontaneously disclosed their non-medical status, and 36 (42%) disclosed after direct questioning. Sixty-five (76%) made inaccurate or inflammatory statements about pregnancy or abortion.
Conclusions:
In a state without specific barriers to abortion and pregnancy care, CPCs claim to provide support while using inflammatory rhetoric and concealing their organizational status.
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