60% drop in Plan B use in US abortion ban states due to clinic closures and misinformation, per JAMA Network Open study.

US states with abortion bans have seen a 60% drop in the use of prescription emergency contraception (Plan B) due to clinic closures and misinformation, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. This drop in Plan B use raises concerns about the impact of abortion bans on women's access to a wide range of reproductive care. Levels of Plan B use remained steady in states with moderate restrictions.

June 26, 2024
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