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abstract: 'Background: At a time when most states are working to restrict abortion,
Massachusetts stands out as one of the few states with multiple
state-level policies in place that support abortion access for
low-income women. In 2006, Massachusetts passed health care reform,
which resulted in almost all residents having insurance. Also, almost
all state-level public and subsidized insurance programs cover abortion
and there are fewer restrictions on abortion in Massachusetts compared
with other states.
Methods: We explored low-income women''s experiences accessing abortion
in Massachusetts through 27 in-depth telephone interviews with a
racially diverse sample of low-income women who obtained abortions.
Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed
thematically.
Results: Most women described having access to timely, conveniently
located, affordable, and highly acceptable abortion care. However, a
sizable minority of women had difficulty enrolling in or staying on
insurance, making abortion expensive. A small minority of women said
their abortion care could be improved by increasing emotional support
and privacy, and decreasing appointment times. Some limited data also
suggest that young women and immigrant women face specific barriers to
care.
Conclusion: This study provides important, novel information about the
need for state-level policies that support access to health insurance
and comprehensive abortion coverage. Such policies, along with a
well-functioning health care environment, help to ensure that low-income
women have access to abortion. However, not all abortion access
challenges have been resolved in Massachusetts. More work is needed to
ensure that all women can access affordable, confidential care that is
responsive to their specific needs and preferences. Copyright (C) 2015
by the Jacobs Institute of Women''s Health. Published by Elsevier Inc.'
affiliation: 'Dennis, A (Corresponding Author), Ibis Reprod Hlth, 17 Dunster St,Suite
201, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA.
Dennis, Amanda; Manski, Ruth; Blanchard, Kelly, Ibis Reprod Hlth, Cambridge, MA
02138 USA.'
author: Dennis, Amanda and Manski, Ruth and Blanchard, Kelly
author-email: adennis@ibisreproductivehealth.org
author_list:
- family: Dennis
given: Amanda
- family: Manski
given: Ruth
- family: Blanchard
given: Kelly
da: '2023-09-28'
doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.04.004
eissn: 1878-4321
files: []
issn: 1049-3867
journal: WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
keywords-plus: HEALTH-CARE; UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS; REFORM; SERVICES
language: English
month: SEP-OCT
number: '5'
number-of-cited-references: '44'
pages: 463-469
papis_id: 54ac24320efeb0f18eeb8db3fe9f2a9c
ref: Dennis2015qualitativeexplorati
times-cited: '12'
title: A Qualitative Exploration of Low-Income Women's Experiences Accessing Abortion
in Massachusetts
2023-10-01 08:15:07 +00:00
type: article
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unique-id: WOS:000361060400007
usage-count-last-180-days: '0'
usage-count-since-2013: '10'
volume: '25'
web-of-science-categories: Public, Environmental \& Occupational Health; Women's Studies
year: '2015'