Study on self-managed abortion among Latin American and Caribbean migrants in the US
Study on self-managed abortion among Latin American and Caribbean migrants in the US
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A brief description of our project
A brief description of our project
Since 1973, abortion was constitutionally protected and thus legal in the US until about 24 weeks of pregnancy in all states. However, in June 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States, through the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, established that constitutional protection did not apply to abortion. Thus, abortion has been restricted or has become illegal in some states (with exceptions), while it remains legal in other states. This major landmark decision resulted in substantial changes to abortion law and posed significant ongoing challenges for people seeking abortion. This project focuses specifically on understanding Latinx migrants’ perceptions, preferences, and experiences of self-managed abortion in the post-Dobbs environment in order to provide the best possible support in access and experiences to all.
IRB Protocol #: 21588
What is a self-managed abortion?
What is a self-managed abortion?
For the purpose of our study, we define self-managed abortion as any action taken to end a pregnancy outside of a healthcare setting. For example, by taking abortion pills obtained online or from another source (e.g., friends, family, a community organization), using herbs, or using other methods.
How do we talk about self-managed abortion in Latin America?
How do we talk about self-managed abortion in Latin America?
As you know, different Latin American and Caribbean countries use different words in Spanish to refer to the same thing. In this regard, self-managed abortion is sometimes referred to as “autonomous abortion,” “auto-abortion,” “self-administered or self-provided abortion,” “abortion at home,” “abortion with medicines,” “medical abortion,” or “home abortion with pills bought online” to name a few.
What is expected of me if I decide to participate in this study?
What is expected of me if I decide to participate in this study?
If you agree to be in the study, you will be interviewed online using a secure communication platform. The interview will be conducted in two parts: a 10-minute questionnaire gathering demographic information (e.g., age, race, migration experience, number of children, partnership status), followed by a one-hour in-depth interview focusing on your experience and perceptions of self-managed abortion.
Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential
Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential
The information discussed in the questionnaire and interview will be used for research purposes only. We will write academic and informative articles for publication and present the information at academic conferences, but your name and other identifying information will not be used. Any information that could identify you will be kept private on password-protected computers that only the research team has access to. All personal data will be will be eliminated after data collection is complete.
If you agree to be interviewed, you will receive a $50 gift card from Walmart, Target, or Amazon after the interview to thank you for your participation and time
If you agree to be interviewed, you will receive a $50 gift card from Walmart, Target, or Amazon after the interview to thank you for your participation and time
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