The Abortion Paradox: High Abortion Rates and Low Approval for Abortion in Central Asia and Eastern Europe

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Brief Overview

: We explore the paradox of high abortion rates and low public opinion towards abortion in Central Asia, the Caucasus and Select Eastern European countries.

Authors

• Wendy L. Hansen, University of New Mexico

• Deborah R. McFarlane, University of New Mexico-Main Campus