Comparing Medical Abortion Outcomes and Experiences Between Young and Adult Women: Evidence From Urban Cambodia

Comparing Medical Abortion Outcomes and Experiences Between Young and Adult Women: Evidence From Urban Cambodia

In Cambodia, an exploration of women’s SMA experiences reveals that young women’s success rates were comparable to those of adult women, and they generally had better experiences than their older counterparts. Young women were more likely to seek support from family and friends, highlighting the important role of social support and the need for accurate information on abortion to be disseminated at the community level.

Immigration policy climate and contraceptive use among Mexican-origin women in the United States

Immigration policy climate and contraceptive use among Mexican-origin women in the United States

Using data from the National Survey of Family Growth in the United States, researchers examined how state-level immigration policies are associated with effective contraceptive method use among US-born and foreign-born Mexican-origin women. Results reveal how exclusionary immigration policies are associated with lower contraceptive use among US- and foreign-born Mexican women.

Public hospital-based care for abortive events in Mexico: complication rates and socio-demographic factors, 2018-2022

Public hospital-based care for abortive events in Mexico: complication rates and socio-demographic factors, 2018-2022

In Mexico, most patients who have a facility-based abortion have no complications, but those that do experience a complication are more likely to come from a marginalized area and be seeking care later in pregnancy. This research uncovers the challenges associated with abortion care-seeking in Mexico, highlighting how location and timing contribute to the safety of abortion care received.