Racial and Demographic Trends in Abortion Method Selection in Minnesota Among in-State Patients at or under 11 Weeks Gestational Duration, 2021-2024

This study investigates demographic and racial trends in the selection of abortion methods among patients in Minnesota with pregnancies of 11 weeks or less, particularly in the context of expanded access to telehealth medication abortion (TeleMAB). The findings reveal that while TeleMAB is more utilized by older, predominantly white, and rural patients, marginalized groups such as Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to seek in-clinic care, indicating potential access inequities. The authors call for further research to identify structural barriers that may limit access to preferred abortion modalities for these communities.