November 1, 2020

Factors associated with abortion at 12 or more weeks gestation after implementation of a restrictive Texas law

Patients obtaining abortion at 12 or more weeks gestation in Texas are more likely to be Black, low-income, and travel far distances to obtain in-clinic care.
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Factors associated with abortion at 12 or more weeks gestation after implementation of a restrictive Texas law

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Date
November 1, 2020
Category
Abortion Care
Journal
Contraception
Authors
Vinita Goyal , Robin Wallace , Amna I. Dermish , Bhavik Kumar , Ann Schutt-Ainé , Anitra Beasley Abigail R.A. Aiken
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