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US public perceives abortion to be much riskier than it actually is

Por: Arkell · R. · McCulloch · H. — Junio 19th 2025 at 10:25

Commentary on: Chaiken, S.R., Darney, B.G., Schenck, M. and Han, L., 2023. Public perceptions of abortion complications. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 229(4), pp.421-e1.

Implications for practice and research

  • Information provision, including clinical messaging and public health campaigns, needs to emphasise the safety of abortion, stressing accurate information on ‘true’ risks associated with respective procedures.

  • Further research should focus on exploring and tackling misinformation for all abortion methods, establishing which perceived risks are associated with which procedure type.

    • Context

    Despite firm evidence on the safety of abortion,1 a large number of myths concerning the risks associated with the treatment remain, particularly in the USA. The current political climate, which has seen increasing legal and regulatory restrictions placed on abortion, has encouraged the spread of misinformation. This has led to the perception that abortion has substantial physical and mental health risks....
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