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NCDPR: Prevalence and risk for unintended pregnancies in women with disabilities in minoritized racial and ethnic groups

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Willi Horner-Johnson
[email protected]
503-494-9273

Product Description:

Presentation reported preliminary results of a study finding that women with disabilities in minoritized racial and ethnic groups are at heightened risk for unintended pregnancy. We concluded that targeted efforts are needed to address barriers to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care and improve reproductive health outcomes among women who experience multiple forms of marginalization.

Keyword(s):

unintended pregnancy, race, ethnicity, health disparities, disability

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

Visual Format or Large Print

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A