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Erin R Johnson1, Monica R McLemore2
1Department of Sociology, College of Liberal Arts, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA.
Abortion funds offer diverse support, including funding and practical aid, adapting services to local needs and policies. These community organizations play a crucial role in overcoming barriers to abortion care, especially in restrictive environments.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Geographic location significantly impacts access to healthcare, particularly abortion services.
- Abortion funds have emerged as community-led initiatives to support individuals seeking abortion care amidst access restrictions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the range of services provided by abortion funds.
- To examine how local conditions influence the services offered by these funds.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of websites from abortion funds affiliated with the National Network of Abortion Funds.
- Interviews with 22 leaders of abortion funds to gather insights on service provision and influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Abortion funds provide procedural funding, practical support, emotional support, sexual health services, and parenting support.
- Services are tailored based on local policies, cultural and geographic specifics, local clinics, and community partnerships.
Conclusions:
- Abortion funds are diverse organizations adapting their services to address local barriers to abortion access.
- The geographic distribution of services indicates a response to local environments, with the South showing the widest variety of support.
- These findings are critical in the post-Dobbs era, highlighting the role of abortion funds in maintaining access to care.
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