How often are women coerced into getting abortions?
Women often report that they feel pressured to get an abortion by others in their lives — boyfriends, parents, teachers, friends, employers and others. A 2023 study found that only 33% of women described their abortions as wanted, while 43% said the abortion was “inconsistent with their values and preferences,” and 24% — nearly one quarter — described their abortions as unwanted or even coerced. Fully 60% of the women in this study said they would not have gotten the abortion if they had more financial security or support from others in their lives.
Sources:
Reardon, David, et al. “The Effects of Abortion Decision Rightness and Decision Type on Women’s Satisfaction and Mental Health.” Cureus Journal of Medical Science 15(5). May 11, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36874642.
