As Indiana legislators consider more laws to restrict access to abortion, it’s important to understand the burdens Hoosiers already face in trying to access abortion care and how additional restrictions might impact people’s lives and families.
About the study
Overview
The Hoosier Abortion Access study is a prospective, mixed-methods study that measured knowledge of and attitudes toward abortion among Hoosiers, as well as Hoosiers’ experiences trying to access abortion care. The study was conducted by researchers at Indiana University and Ibis Reproductive Health, in collaboration with local reproductive health access organizations.
Who?
Nearly 500 people from across the state participated in the study. To be eligible, participants had to live in Indiana, speak English or Spanish, and had to be pregnant and seeking abortion care. Researchers conducted surveys and interviews with Hoosiers seeking abortion care, and also with the clinicians and staff who provide that care.
Why?
Among US states, Indiana has enacted more restrictive abortion policies than most places. Yet, little is known about the experiences of Hoosiers seeking abortion care and how these restrictions impact their lives. As Indiana considers further restrictions with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, these data can support informed conversations about the impact of future legislative decisions for Hoosiers.
This research was supported by a grant from the Society of Family Planning Research Fund. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author, or authors, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of SFPRF.