Search Results: MCHLine

Annotation: This report contains statistics on the incidence of adolescent pregnancy, birth, and abortion for the United States as a whole and for individual states. Contents include national level trends since 1972 and state trends since 1988. Statistics are also presented by race and ethnicity. The report concludes with a discussion of the methodology and sources used to obtain the estimates.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Trends, Abortion, Adolescent parents, Adolescent pregnancy, Childbirth, Miscarriage, Statistical data

Annotation: This paper explores the impact of a reality television series, MTV's 16 and Pregnant, on adolescent attitudes and outcomes. Contents include background information on the show's content and previous research on the impact of media exposure; a description of the data including Nielson ratings, Google trends, and Twitter activity; a descriptive analysis of adolescents' exposure to the show; and analyses of high frequency data on searches and tweets and data on adolescent births. Topics include changes in searches and tweets, geographic variation in viewership, and changes in adolescent birth rates.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org $5.

• Link

Keywords: , Abortion, Adolescent attitudes, Attitude change, Behavior modification, Contraception, Economic factors, Health behavior, Interactive media, Media, Outcome evaluation, Sexual behavior

Annotation: This document outlines the benefits to women, men, children, and society of pregnancy planning and the use of birth control in particular. Topics include reduced unplanned pregnancy and abortion, improved maternal and infant health, improved family well-being, advancement in women's education and employment, and benefits to society.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy = Power to Decide, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 1-58671-082-6.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Contraception, Costs, Educational attainment, Employment, Family health, Family planning, Infant health, Maternal health, Unplanned pregnancy

Annotation: This paper addresses the question of whether laws requiring that physicians notify or obtain consent from a parent of a minor seeking an abortion before performing the procedure deter risky adolescent sexual behavior. Drawing on multiple data sources, the paper seeks to reconcile the disparate findings in the existing literature and to provide new and comprehensive evidence on the association between parental involvement (PI) laws and rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents. Topics include abortion access and risky sexual activity among adolescents, data and samples, methods, and estimated impacts of PI laws on STIs.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent sexuality, Consent, Health services, Parents, Legislation, Prevention, Risk taking, Sexually transmitted diseases, Statistical data

Annotation: This checklist presents questions to consider as states work to design, establish, and implement health insurance exchanges, which are a feature of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. The checklist focuses on how establishment of the exchanges will affect women, in particular. Topics include essential health benefits, maternity care, preventive services, chronic health conditions, abortion, network adequacy, outreach and enrollment, affordability and transparency, and data collection and reporting standards.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

• Link

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Costs, Enrollment, Health insurance, Legislation, Outreach, Prevention, Reproductive health, State programs, Statistical data, Women', s health

Annotation: This policy brief argues that young people deserve the right to access the full range of reproductive and sexual health services they need, including abortion care. The brief explains why young women are at a higher risk for negative outcomes when parental involvement in abortion is state-mandated, and why medical experts oppose parental consent and notification laws. Included are statistics on the states that requirement parental involvement in minors' abortions and under what circumstances exceptions might be made (for example, for victims of sexual assault, incest, or neglect). The brief also explains that although judicial bypass is technically available in most states that mandate parental involvement, many minors either don't know it exists or don't have access to it.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Web Site: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Adolescents, Patient rights, Reproductive rights, State legislation

Annotation: This report looks at trends in pregnancy rates and rates of pregnancy outcomes during the years 1990-2008. It describes patterns according to age, race, Hispanic origin, and marital status and discusses various factors underlying the trends in pregnancy rates and outcomes. Tables compare total pregnancy rates and outcomes (numbers of live births, induced abortions, and fetal losses) from 1976 through 2008, with more recent data (from 1990-2008) highlighting differences according to age, race, and Hispanic origin. Also included are estimated rates of pregnancy, total fertility, and total induced abortion rates by race and Hispanic origin for the years 1990, 1996, 2000, and 2005-2008. Detailed technical notes describe the sources for the data.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available from the website.

• PDF
• Link

Keywords: Abortion, Adolescent pregnancy, Age factors, Birth rates, Data, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcomes, Racial factors, Statistical data, Statistics, Trends

Annotation: This website provides facts about Medicaid and family planning by state. Users may view a fact sheet for each state that includes information about the need for family planning services, the impact of publicly funded services, and the importance of Medicaid in the state. The site can also be searched by the following subjects: abortion, adolescents, contraception, pregnancy, and services and financing. Other related information is also presented.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• Link

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Adolescents, Contraception, Family planning, Financing, Health services, Medicaid, Pregnancy, State programs, Statistical data

Annotation: This brief summarizes a longer report examining the implementation and impact of less-restrictive revised abortion laws in six international settings. The brief discusses six settings in which abortion laws recently changed (Cambodia, Columbia, Ethiopia, Mexico City, Nepal, and South America), public awareness of changes in the laws, guidelines and their dissemination, creation and uptake of safe abortion services, impact of the revised laws, and further action that is still needed.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Guidelines, Health services, International health, Legislation, Reproductive health, Women', s health

Annotation: This issue summarizes and describes data reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding legal induced abortions obtained in the United States. Contents include an overview of the methods and results of data collection and a discussion of data analysis and findings. References are provided. Figures and tables present data in detail.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/forms/contact-us.html Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available from the website. Document Number: ISSN 1546-0738.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Data

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about induced abortion in the United States. Topics include incidence of abortion, categories of women who have abortions, contraceptive use, providers and services, abortion via medication, safety of abortion, and law and policy.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Age factors, Contraceptive use, Income factors, Legislation, Public policy, Racial factors, Safety

Annotation: This presentation outlines trends in abortion in the United States for the 35-year period from 1973 through 2008. Included are statistics on the annual number of legal abortions; deaths associated with abortion after its legalization; changes in the abortion rate after its legalization; and abortion rates by population (including teenagers, white women, black women, and Hispanic women). The statistics also indicate abortion rates among poor and low income women, unmarried women, and women who have had a previous abortion. Other data indicates when abortions art most likely to occur; how many abortions occurred as a result of early medication provisions; changes in the number of abortion providers in the United States; differences across states; and other statistics and trends related to cost, insurance provisions, and state regulations related to parental consent and other variables.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• Report
• Slides

Keywords: Abortion, Data, Legislation, Slides, Statistics, Trends, United States

Annotation: This report consists of a table that summarizes the major pieces of legislation relevant to abortion and family planning that have been introduced in the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress and compares their major features to federal policy currently in effect and the Affordable Care Act provisions that will be implemented in 2014.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Costs, Family planning, Legislation, Public policy

Annotation: This report discusses insurance coverage of abortion in state insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act which was enacted in March 2010. The report includes links to the Special Rules (Section 1303) of the act and to the related White House executive order, which contain the new provisions. State laws that restrict insurance coverage for abortion in insurance exchanges (created after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act) are listed, and, for each state, a link to the specific legislation is provided. States that had laws restricting insurance coverage for abortion before enactment of the act are also listed, with links to specific legislation.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org Available from the website.

• Link

Keywords: Abortion, Federal legislation, Health care reform, Health insurance, State health care reform, State legislation

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about state policies on refusing to provide health services. The fact sheet offers background on policies allowing health professionals, institutions, and pharmacies or pharmacists to refuse to provide health services (particularly abortion, contraception, or sterilization services) owing to religious or moral objections. The fact sheet also includes highlights of how state policies on providing health services differ.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Contraception, Moral values, Religion, State legislation, Sterilization

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about restrictions on state family planning funding related to the provision of abortion services in five states. The fact sheet addresses funds for abortion counseling and referral and funds for the provision of abortions.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Counseling, Family planning, Financing, Referrals, State legislation

Annotation: This report examines how the enforcement of the Woman’s Right to Know Act (WRTK) beginning on January 1, 2004, in the state of Texas, had an impact on abortions performed in that state. It analyzes how the law, which requires that all abortions at 16 weeks gestation or later be performed in an ambulatory surgical center, affected (1) the incidence and timing of abortions, (2) the type of facility in which abortions are performed, and (3) the number of abortions obtained out of state by residents of Texas. The report also examines whether the mandated information and waiting-period component of the law was associated with changes in abortion rates prior to 16 weeks gestation.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Data analysis, Gestational age, Law enforcement, Outcome evaluation, State legislation, Statistics, Texas

Annotation: This document highlights major provisions of state laws related to abortion that have been constructed by states since the Supreme Court handed down its 1973 decisions Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton. The state laws codify and regulate, and limit whether and under what circumstances a woman may obtain an abortion. Topics include: partial-birth abortions, public funding, coverage by private insurer, refusal to participate, state-mandated counseling, waiting periods, and parental involvement. The chart links to additional resources on several of these topics.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Financing, Insurance, Legislation, Parental consent, State legislation

Annotation: This document consists primary of a table that contains seven categories of state law that affect minors' right to receive medical care without parental consent. Highlights of the table are also presented in the following areas: contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection services, prenatal care, adoption, medical care for a child, and abortion.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

• PDF

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Adolescent health, Adolescent parents, Adoption, Child health, Contraceptive use, Health services, Informed consent, Parental consent, Prenatal care, Sexually transmitted diseases, State legislation

Annotation: This report addresses health care refusals and denials for care to women that are rooted in political ideology or institutional or personal religious objections and evaluations their potential impact access to care. The report provides background and analysis of the ethical and legal concepts of standards of care and informed consent and then analyzes religious, ideological, and political restrictions and denials of care that conflict with and undermine established medical standards. The report also provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the standards of care that govern medical practice for a range of common health conditions and illustrates how refusals and denials of care violate those standards and put women's health at risk. Topics include standards of care, pregnancy prevention, abortion, pregnancy attainment, and healthy sexuality.

Contact: National Health Law Program, 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 750, Los Angeles, CA 90010, Telephone: (310) 204-6010 Fax: (213) 386-0774 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthlaw.org Available from the website.

• Link

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Ethics, Informed consent, Legal issues, Pregnancy, Prevention, Religion, Reproductive health, Sexuality, Standards, Women', s health