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Title: Factors Associated with Qualifying for Abortion Funds: An Exploratory Analysis

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2018

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DOI: 10.17615/9K98-W192

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Abstract: Abortion funding in the U.S. is highly restricted, thus many women seek assistance from private abortion funds. This analysis examines factors associated with qualification for funding.Methods: This is a secondary analysis using medical chart data from a Wisconsin abortion facility. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to assess predictors of qualification for abortion funding. Results: Lower income women, nonwhite women, and women with less education were more likely to qualify. Women who were firm in their decision and who obtained their abortion were more likely to qualify.Conclusion: Many women seeking abortions need financial assistance that is not currently available. Though not a sufficient solution, private abortion funds were created to address this need. Various factors are associated with funding qualification.

Url: https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/masters_papers/sq87bw54f

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Authors: Bernstein, Anna

Institution: Univeristy of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Fertility and Mortality

Countries: United States