August 1, 2024

Knowledge and awareness of medication abortion among reproductive-aged Texans, 2019-2023

Medication abortion is a safe and effective method for pregnancy termination (box 1). It can be obtained in-person or via telehealth following screening by a clinician. Telehealth medication abortion is as safe as in-person care.
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Knowledge and awareness of medication abortion among reproductive-aged Texans, 2019-2023

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Date
August 1, 2024
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Abortion Care
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Anitra D. Beasley, MD, MPH, Danna Ghafir, Gracia Sierra, PhD, MA, Laura Dixon, PhD, Kari White, PhD, MPH
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