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Reproductive Justice as a Framework for Abortion Care
Bianca Hall1, Cynthia Akwatu2, Antoinette A Danvers1
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.
Limited abortion access disproportionately harms marginalized groups, impacting health and economic well-being. Advocating for safe, legal abortion is crucial for health equity and human rights.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Abortion access is increasingly restricted.
- Limited access has severe health, social, and economic consequences.
- Reproductive Justice framework highlights systemic inequities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze abortion access and rights through the Reproductive Justice lens.
- Underscore the multifaceted impacts of restricted abortion access.
- Call for healthcare provider advocacy for abortion services.
Main Methods:
- In-depth analysis of existing literature and data.
- Examination of health, social, and economic consequences.
- Qualitative assessment of barriers faced by marginalized populations.
Main Results:
- Abortion is essential, safe healthcare.
- Significant barriers exist for poor and marginalized individuals seeking abortion.
- Escalating restrictions exacerbate inequities.
Conclusions:
- Abortion is fundamental to health equity and human rights.
- Obstetricians, gynecologists, and allied providers must advocate for safe, legal, affordable abortion.
- Recognizing abortion as essential care is paramount.
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