Short Wave The Turnaway Study: What The Research Says About Abortion
May 9, 2022
Dr. Diana Greene Foster, lead researcher of The Turnaway Study, sheds light on the impact of abortion access in women's lives. She shares compelling insights from her decade-long research, highlighting emotional and psychological outcomes for women who sought abortions. The study reveals stark disparities in health and socio-economic stability for those denied access compared to those who received care. Dr. Foster emphasizes the need for compassionate conversations around abortion, humanizing the debate by focusing on real stories rather than political rhetoric.
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The Turnaway Study
- Dr. Foster, a demographer, led the first U.S. study examining the effects of being denied a wanted abortion.
- The study tracked nearly 1,000 women across 21 states for over a decade.
Obstacles to Abortion Access
- Many obstacles delay abortion access, pushing procedures into the second trimester.
- Financial constraints and restrictive laws like mandatory waiting periods are key factors.
Impact of Denied Abortions
- Women denied abortions face significantly worse health and socioeconomic outcomes.
- This includes higher risks of poverty and physical health complications, even death.
