Hall B, Akwatu C, Danvers A. Reproductive Justice as a Framework for Abortion Care.
Clin Obstet Gynecol 2023;
66:655-664. [PMID:
37750671 PMCID:
PMC10840704 DOI:
10.1097/grf.0000000000000811]
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Abstract
This article presents an in-depth analysis of abortion access and rights within the Reproductive Justice framework, underscoring the health, social, and economic consequences of limited access. It emphasizes the critical role of abortion as essential, safe health care and highlights the complexities surrounding abortion decisions and the barriers faced by poor and historically marginalized populations. Amid the escalating access restrictions, the article concludes with a call to action for obstetricians and gynecologists and our allied health care providers to recognize, support, and advocate for safe, legal, and affordable abortion services as fundamental to health care equity and human rights.
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