By the Numbers

Reasons Given for Abortions(1)

Are Abortions Coerced?

People assume that women freely choose abortion and that they are satisfied that it was the best decision for themselves. However, more and more peer-reviewed studies are being published which show that this is not the case. One recent study found that:

• Only 1/3 of abortions are “wanted.”

• 1 in 4 women describe their abortion as “unwanted” or “coerced.”

• 43% described their abortion as “accepted” but “inconsistent with their values and preferences.”

• 60% said their preference would have been to give birth, if they had received more emotional support or had greater financial security.(4)