September 15, 2026 · Contraception · DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2026.111726

Inclusion of minor adolescents in abortion research, 2019-2023: A systematic scoping review

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The authors aimed to systematically assess the inclusion of minor adolescents in U.S. abortion research published between 2019 and 2023. They found that while a significant number of studies addressed abortion access and experiences, only 27.3% included minors, with many specifically excluding them from participation. The study highlights the need for improved transparency and standardized reporting regarding minors in abortion research to enhance the evidence base and inform policy and clinical guidance.

Julie Maslowsky, Renee Odom-Konja, Catherine Gimbrone, Rosie Hanneke, Katie Wyant-Stein, Lotte Brewer, Olivia Janette, Shannon Ryan, Cambray Smith, Shruthi Krishna, Laura D Lindberg

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