How Should Researchers Study Abortion Care Later in Pregnancy After Dobbs ?

Key Points

• The commentary aims to explore the unique challenges faced by researchers studying later-in-pregnancy abortion care.
• Reviewed current literature on later-in-pregnancy abortion care management.
• Identified gaps and challenges related to privacy, data security, and stigma.
• Discussed implications for future research directions.
• Highlighted the rarity of later-in-pregnancy abortions complicating research efforts.
• Identified significant privacy and data security concerns impacting research participation.
• Outlined the influence of antiabortion stigma and harassment on research outcomes.