A poll released Monday found that states’ policies on reproductive issues, including abortion, could affect where people decide to get jobs or start a family, and states with limited abortion policies had no majority support from those who voted.
The study, commissioned by the Women’s Policy Institute, showed that individuals in states with limited abortion policies are concerned about access to abortion and access to OB-Gyns, prenatal care and fertile treatment. The sample included 10,000 responses from an online survey It will be held between August 27th and September 1st. Please consult by morning. According to the release, the Reproductive Rights Center also participated in the study.
The majority of those surveyed, 61%, said they were familiar with the reproductive health policy they live in, including abortion, birth control and fertility treatment. The numbers are roughly the same between men and women, with a little more men saying they were unfamiliar.
Nationally, states with access to abortion had widespread support from those surveyed for their policies. The 16 states, which have restrictions and almost bans in early pregnancy, did not receive majority support. With the ban, nearly a third of the states who live in the state said they are strongly opposed to the state’s policies.
Warnings regarding access to OB-Gyns were highest in Texas, Texas and Florida (57%, 55%, and 59%, respectively). Florida has a six-week abortion ban. The Arizonans passed the abortion right voting initiative in November, but the state Continuous shortage Reports show that out of OB-Gyns, the 1864 ban that the Arizona Supreme Court said could come into effect in April 2024, brought about a chaotic scene in healthcare until it was repealed a month later. Texas has almost the same abortion ban Over 46% of the county The statewide is considered an obstetric desert, compared to the national average of 32%.
Approximately 40% of those surveyed said they are less likely to accept jobs requiring relocation to new states due to lack of OB-gyn care or low access to prenatal care and contraception.
Among adults Plan to have kids19% said they moved to another state due to state abortion restrictions. Less than half of respondents, less than 45%, said they were more likely to apply for jobs with reproductive medical benefits, such as support for abortion and fertility treatment, but they believe employers should provide paid childcare leave, flexible hours for care, and paid care leave. And more than half believe businesses should say things about reproductive health care issues, including partnerships with lawmakers to protect access.
Jamila Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy, said the survey showed that workers are willing to trade health and autonomy for pay.
“Access to reproductive health care is a fundamental component of workplace equity, and businesses can no longer afford to ignore the impact of abortion restrictions on the workforce,” Taylor said in a press release. “Our report reveals that companies that do not address these needs are at risk of losing competitiveness. It is up to corporate leaders and lawmakers to take critical action and make reproductive healthcare a top priority to build a resilient workforce and a prosperous economy.”
Last updated at 5:42pm, March 3, 2025
