Examining how new state laws affect abortion access and safety in the U.S.
Official title: The impact of new state restrictions on abortion incidence and safety in the United States
Funded at Guttmacher Institute · NIH-11182897 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how new state laws about abortion are affecting people's health and access to care after the Supreme Court's decision, and it aims to gather important information to help everyone understand the impact of these changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Guttmacher Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $591,234 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HD112921-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11182897 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are pregnant or may become pregnant and are affected by state abortion restrictions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not impacted by state abortion laws or who reside in states with no restrictions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of recent state-level restrictions on abortion access and safety following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. It aims to collect baseline data on abortion incidence and health outcomes for pregnant individuals, both within formal healthcare settings and outside of them. By employing advanced statistical models, the project seeks to provide high-quality estimates and insights into how these restrictions are affecting reproductive health across various states. The findings will inform policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public about the implications of these changes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical data that helps improve reproductive health policies and access to safe abortion services.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized similar methodologies to assess public health impacts of policy changes, indicating a strong potential for meaningful insights from this project.
Where this research is happening
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Guttmacher Institute
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sully, Elizabeth Anne — Guttmacher Institute
- Study coordinator: Sully, Elizabeth Anne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.