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Mar 3 7 tweets 3 min read
The #TurnawayStudy found that people who are denied abortion care have poorer immediate mental health outcomes than people who receive the abortions they want.

Let’s explore the impact on mental health. [a thread 🧵]
For many patients, abortion is a lifesaving procedure.

Sometimes that’s because an abortion makes it possible for the patient to survive a medically dangerous pregnancy. Other times, getting an abortion can help patients successfully escape domestic violence.
Women in the U.S. who are pregnant or who have recently given birth are more likely to be murdered than to die from obstetric causes, according to @HarvardChanSPH.

hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-t….
Suicide is a leading cause of death during and after pregnancy, accounting for about 20% of postpartum deaths.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
And we know from The Turnaway Study, that not having access to a wanted abortion can impact mental health. yahoo.com/lifestyle/ment…
The #TurnawayStudy data shows that people who are denied abortion care have poorer immediate mental health outcomes.

After being turned away from a clinic, the women we followed in the Turnaway Study reported more anxiety, stress, and lower self-esteem.
"We find that when people are able to obtain a wanted abortion, they describe feeling predominantly positive emotions, most commonly relief.” - @BiggsAntonia. Read more in this @yahoolife article.

yahoo.com/lifestyle/ment…

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More from @ANSIRH

Jan 24
Adoption is not an alternative to abortion care.

Here’s why [ a thread 🧵]
For starters, unlike abortion care, adoption requires people to carry a pregnancy to term.

Being pregnant in the United States comes with health risks, financial challenges, and employment discrimination. This is especially true for Black women in the United States.
A recent study from @ACTIONSprogram found Black pregnant women both anticipated and experienced pregnancy discrimination and bias, leading to financial and emotional stress. …pregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
Read 7 tweets
Nov 22, 2022
The holidays often bring up emotionally charged conversations around politicized issues like abortion.

Here’s your guide to talking about abortion with family this holiday season [ a thread 🧵]
One conversation will not change another person’s mind, but it can broaden their perspective.

Try not to go into a conversation with the primary goal of changing the other person’s mind. If they sense you are trying to persuade them, they will become defensive and shut down.
Try to approach the topic calmly, and if you’re nervous about it, say so. People are going to be more open and vulnerable when you admit that you are.
Read 14 tweets
Jun 24, 2022
We’re a research program at @UCSF that studies reproductive health, rights, and access.

We work hard to uncover the data so that policies can be research-driven.

Let’s be clear: Today’s SCOTUS decision contradicts scientific evidence. [ a thread 🧵]
Abortion is a critical part of healthcare that allows families and communities to thrive.

Many people seek out abortion care because they aren’t ready to start families or because they want to focus on providing for the children they already have.
“We don’t have to imagine what happens when people are denied abortion,” shared @Dianagfoster, who directed the #TurnawayStudy.

We have the data to prove how much harm is caused when patients are turned away from abortion care.
Read 9 tweets
May 15, 2022
What happens when someone wants an abortion, but gets denied care?

We’ve conducted a 10-year study and the answer is… bleak.

[a thread 🧵] #AbortionIsHealthcare #TurnawayStudy
People who are denied abortion care are more likely to experience poverty.

Our research shows that women who are denied abortions are less likely than women who receive one to have enough money to cover expenses like food, housing, and transportation even years later.
People who are denied abortion care have poorer mental health outcomes than people who receive the abortions they want.

After being turned away from a clinic, the women we studied reported more anxiety, stress, and lower self-esteem.
Read 6 tweets
Feb 28, 2022
Today, the Senate will vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would safeguard abortion care from restrictions across the U.S. If enacted, #WHPA would protect this critical care, even if #RoevWade falls.

Here’s what the data says about why access to abortion matters.⬇️
Our #TurnawayStudy found that women who are denied an abortion suffer significant negative consequences, compared to those who get the abortion they seek:
In the #TurnawayStudy, we followed 1,000 women over five years after they sought an abortion. We tracked their physical & mental health, finances, family relationships, & career aspirations. This infographic sums up what we found. ansirh.org/research/infog…
Read 8 tweets
Oct 30, 2021
For the #SCOTUS abortion case hearings on #SB8 this Monday, we at ANSIRH want to remind you of a few simple facts about abortion based on years of rigorous, gold-standard research. #AbortionIsEssential

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The facts are clear: Abortion care in the U.S. is extremely safe, with lower complication rates than many common office-based procedures, such as wisdom tooth removal. #factcheck #AbortionFacts ansirh.org/research/resea… Image
Most people who seek abortion care are certain of their decision. More than 95% of those who have abortions feel they made the right decision years later. #AbortionIsHealthcare
ansirh.org/research/resea…
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