Demand for abortion training and technical assistance in primary care: Unmet need and programmatic interventions

Quantify primary care provider requests for abortion training and technical assistance (TA) and availability of programs to support abortion provision. We reviewed requests for training and TA from four programs focused on capacity building for abortion care. Collectively, these programs serve every...

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Published in:Contraception (Stoneham) 2024-08, Vol.136, p.110487, Article 110487
Main Authors: Shireman, Hannah, McHugh, Ashley, Connelly, Ramey, Srinivasulu, Silpa, Sumberg, Annie, Moy, Amy, Stulberg, Debra, Janiak, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Abortion provision
Abortion training
Primary care
Technical assistance
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Summary:Quantify primary care provider requests for abortion training and technical assistance (TA) and availability of programs to support abortion provision. We reviewed requests for training and TA from four programs focused on capacity building for abortion care. Collectively, these programs serve every region of the United States. Between January 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022, the programs received 207 requests for training and/or TA from individuals and organizations in 30 states. Approximately 60% of requests went unfulfilled due to programs’ capacity constraints. Unmet demand for training and TA to integrate abortion into primary care is significant. Increasing the availability of training and TA could increase the abortion workforce and improve access to care.
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110487