Unwanted abortion disclosure and social support in the abortion decision and mental health symptoms: A cross-sectional survey

• Published in: Contraception (Stoneham) Vol. 119; p. 109905
• Main Authors: Biggs, M. Antonia, Driver, Matthew, Kaller, Shelly, Ralph, Lauren J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Abortion; Abortion, Induced - psychology; Anxiety; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depression; Disclosure; Female; Humans; Mental Health; Pregnancy; Social Support; Stress; Depression; Anxiety; Abortion; Stress; Mental health; Social support

To assess the extent of unwanted abortion disclosure and levels of social support in the abortion decision and their association with depression, anxiety, and stress. From January to June 2019, we surveyed people presenting for abortion at four clinics in California, New Mexico, and Illinois regardi...