Abstract Background The Turnaway Study was the first to follow women denied abortions
because of state law or facility policy over five years. The study has found negative effects on …

Background Despite weak theoretical grounding and ample research indicating women feel
high levels of decision rightness and relief post-abortion, claims that abortion is inherently …

Context The notion that abortion causes poor mental health has gained traction, even
though it is not supported by research. Few studies have comprehensively investigated …

Background Examining women's stress and social support following denial and receipt of
abortion furthers understanding of the effects of unwanted childbearing and abortion on …

Background Arguments that abortion causes women emotional harm are used to regulate
abortion, particularly later procedures, in the United States. However, existing research is …

Importance The idea that abortion leads to adverse psychological outcomes has been the
basis for legislation mandating counseling before obtaining an abortion and other policies to …

State restrictions or outright bans on abortions are putting women's psychological and
medical health at risk. Fifty years of psychological research showcase the harmful effects of …

CONTEXT: The experiences of women who have negative emotional outcomes, including
regret, following an abortion have received little research attention. Qualitative research can …

Purpose: Miscarriage is commonly understood as an involuntary, grieve-able pregnancy
outcome. Abortion is commonly understood as a voluntary, if stigmatized, pregnancy …

Objectives 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. Study …