Exploring Canadians' experiences with belief-based denial of contraception and abortion care: Results from a qualitative study

This qualitative study investigates the experiences of Canadians who have faced belief-based denial of contraception and abortion care, aiming to understand the impact of such refusals on patients. Through in-depth interviews with 30 individuals, the authors found that denial often stemmed from providers' personal beliefs, leading to significant emotional distress among patients and highlighting the need for regulatory reform to ensure access to necessary reproductive health services. The findings suggest that policymakers should prioritize patient-centered outcomes and enforce standards that prevent denial of care based on personal beliefs.