August 1, 2017

Does Religion Influence Contraceptive Choice among Hispanic Women in Texas?

Politicians continue to debate the federal mandate that employers provide free birth control coverage. The most common argument made is that the regulation infringes on the religious liberty of employers who object to the use of contraception or specific birth control methods.1,2 Less attention is paid to the role religion plays in women’s own contraceptive decisions.
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Does Religion Influence Contraceptive Choice among Hispanic Women in Texas?

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August 1, 2017
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Chloe Dillaway, Kari White, Kristine Hopkins, and Joseph E. Potter
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