Some women 'very shocked' about lack of abortion-providers in rural areas

Lack of access to abortion in rural areas remains a barrier with some women shocked to discover how far they had to travel, a study has found. 

Lack of access to abortion in rural areas remains a barrier with some women shocked to discover how far they had to travel, a study has found.

Findings from the Unplanned Pregnancy and Abortion Care Study will feed into the ongoing review of the Termination of Pregnancy Act. Among 58 women who accessed information or care, many reported meeting “non-judgemental and empathetic providers”.