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Guttmacher Institute Data Center
No full textThe Data Center at the Guttmacher Institute is focused on providing information on the state, national, and international level related to reproductive and sexual health.
Background The Data Center is maintained by the Guttmacher Institute. The Guttmacher Institute’s goal is to advance the sexual and reproductive health in the United States and worldwide through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis and public education designed to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development. In 2009, Guttmacher was designated an official Collaborating Center for Reproductive
Health by the World Health Organization and its regional office, the Pan American Health Organization. The Institute produces a wide range of publications and resources on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health, including International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Guttmacher Policy Review and Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. The Data Center allows users to search on the national, inter
national, and state level for specific laws and policies related to title X, family planning, abortion policies, contraceptive needs and services, and teen pregnancy.
User functionality Users are able to search U.S. and state data as well as international data. State profiles and country summaries are provided and include synopses of the main legislation related to sexual and reproductive health in that area. Users are also able to customize domestic and international data by creating a specific table, tracking a specific trend, or generating a specific map. Users are able to select specific indicators including data related to abortions, adol
escents, demographics, contraception, pregnancy, and services and financing.
Data Notes Users are able to download reports and summaries in html or pdf formats. If users generate tables or maps they are created in html and excel formats. The source of the data is clearly labeled and provided for each table/report. There is no indication on the website as to how often the data is updated
Guttmacher Institute Data Center
No full textThe Data Center at the Guttmacher Institute is focused on providing information on the state, national, and international level related to reproductive and sexual health.
Background The Data Center is maintained by the Guttmacher Institute. The Guttmacher Institute’s goal is to advance the sexual and reproductive health in the United States and worldwide through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis and public education designed to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development. In 2009, Guttmacher was designated an official Collaborating Center for Reproductive
Health by the World Health Organization and its regional office, the Pan American Health Organization. The Institute produces a wide range of publications and resources on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health, including International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Guttmacher Policy Review and Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. The Data Center allows users to search on the national, inter
national, and state level for specific laws and policies related to title X, family planning, abortion policies, contraceptive needs and services, and teen pregnancy.
User functionality Users are able to search U.S. and state data as well as international data. State profiles and country summaries are provided and include synopses of the main legislation related to sexual and reproductive health in that area. Users are also able to customize domestic and international data by creating a specific table, tracking a specific trend, or generating a specific map. Users are able to select specific indicators including data related to abortions, adol
escents, demographics, contraception, pregnancy, and services and financing.
Data Notes Users are able to download reports and summaries in html or pdf formats. If users generate tables or maps they are created in html and excel formats. The source of the data is clearly labeled and provided for each table/report. There is no indication on the website as to how often the data is updated
El aborto en el mundo
No full textEste video se encuentra disponible en español, inglés y francés.Se estima que 40 millones de abortos tendrán lugar en el mundo en desarrollo en 2012. La mayor parte de estos procedimientos serán clandestinos e inseguros, cobrando un terrible precio en vidas de mujeres. Es esencial reducir el número de abortos inseguros para mejorar la salud pública. Y es un derecho básico de toda mujer decidir si tener hijos y cuándo tenerlos—sin tener que poner en riesgo su salud o su vida.
Este video fue creado por el Guttmacher Institute, una organización líder en investigación y políticas sobre salud sexual y reproductiva
An Overview of Abortion Laws
No full textSince the Supreme Court handed down its 1973 decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, states have constructed a lattice work of abortion law, codifying, regulating and limiting whether, when and under what circumstances a woman may obtain an abortion. The following table highlights the major provisions of these state laws. More detailed information can be found by selecting the table column headings in blue. Except where noted, the laws are in effect, although they may not always be enforced
Minors’ Rights as Parents
No full textMany states require parental involvement in a minor’s decision to terminate a pregnancy. In sharp contrast, states overwhelmingly consider minors who are parents to be capable of making critical decisions affecting the health and welfare of their children without their own parents’ knowledge or consent. Nearly every state permits minor parents to place a child for adoption, although some require an adult to be involved in the process in some capacity. Moreover, most states authorize minor parents to make health decisions for their children, and some allow minor parents to authorize surgery
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