TED Talks Daily What happens when we deny people abortions? | Diana Greene Foster
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Jan 11, 2024 Explore the profound impact of abortion access as researcher Diana Greene Foster reveals findings from The Turnaway Study. Discover how denying abortions affects women's long-term health, mental wellbeing, and economic stability. Delve into the complex reasons behind women's choices and the need for better support systems, especially for low-income families. Foster emphasizes that access to abortion is not just a personal issue, but a matter of control over one's own life and future.
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Grandmothers' Experiences
- Diana Greene Foster's grandmothers had unwanted pregnancies in the early 20th century.
- One had an illegal abortion, the other gave birth and placed her child for adoption.
Abortion and Mental Health
- The alleged harm of abortion on women's mental health lacks reliable data.
- Justice Kennedy's claim about abortion regret influenced Foster's research.
Turnaway Study Design
- The Turnaway Study compared women who received abortions with those denied.
- The study design ensured both groups had similar initial circumstances.