(Press-News.org) About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that Texas’s abortion restrictions were associated with increases in mental distress among females of reproductive age, especially among younger individuals who may have less ability to overcome barriers to abortion care.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jusung Lee, PhD, email jusung.lee@utsa.edu.
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Mental distress among females following 2021 abortion restrictions in Texas
JAMA Network Open
2025-05-12
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