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State abortion funding policies in 1990

D R McFarlane1, K J Meier

  • 1School of Public Administration, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 87131-1216.

Women & Health
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

State abortion funding policies for low-income women in 1990 were shaped by advocacy groups and political forces. Policy type and service demand then determined the number of publicly funded abortions.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Sociology

Background:

  • American states possess significant autonomy in formulating abortion policies.
  • Understanding the factors influencing abortion funding is crucial for public health and policy analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the determinants of state policies regarding abortion funding for low-income women in 1990.
  • To analyze the differences in the outcomes of these state policies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of state-level policy data from 1990.
  • Examination of the influence of advocacy groups and political forces on policy adoption.
  • Assessment of factors affecting the number of publicly funded abortions.

Main Results:

  • The strength of advocacy groups and internal state political dynamics significantly influence the type of abortion funding policy adopted.
  • The number of publicly funded abortions is subsequently determined by the chosen policy and the demand for services.

Conclusions:

  • Advocacy and political landscapes are key drivers of state abortion funding policies.
  • Policy type and service demand are critical in determining access to publicly funded abortions.
  • Findings offer insights into the future trajectory of abortion politics within American states.
Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionLegal Approach

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