July 6, 2026 · Contraception · DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2026.111554

Findings from the Choices about Abortion CaRE Options (CARE) Study: A Discrete-Choice Experiment

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The study aimed to quantify how individuals considering an abortion at eight weeks gestation make trade-offs among various attributes of abortion care options, such as wait time, travel distance, and costs. Through a discrete-choice experiment involving 500 respondents, the authors identified three distinct preference patterns, highlighting that while some prioritize cost, others value expediency and privacy. The findings suggest that understanding these diverse preferences can aid in providing more patient-centered abortion care, particularly in light of current challenges to abortion access.

Jonas J Swartz, Alicja Mastylak, Semra Ozdemir, Jui-Chen Yang, Sydney M Sheffield, Alice F Cartwright, Tara Romano, Gloria de Los Santos, Jill Sergison, Beverly Gray, Shelby D Reed

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