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Use Of And Access To Abortion Services Among Asian And Immigrant Populations In The United States, Sheila Desai
Use Of And Access To Abortion Services Among Asian And Immigrant Populations In The United States, Sheila Desai
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Background: Abortion is common in the United States (U.S.) and a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care. Yet, little research has documented patterns of abortion use among Asian populations or potential barriers to abortion care among immigrants in the U.S., two rapidly growing but understudied populations. In response, this dissertation aims to examine use of and access to abortion services among individuals obtaining abortions in the U.S., focusing specifically on Asians in New York City (NYC), immigrants in the U.S., and individuals living in high immigrant concentration neighborhoods in the U.S.
Methods: Using vital statistics data from …