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September 10, 2025Journal of American College Health

Provider perspectives and experiences with initial implementation of medication abortion in a California public university health center: A qualitative study

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CHChristine HackmanEREileen Andrea Matson RoblesSLSusan J. Rickard Liow

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals insights from health staff on medication abortion, implying training needs and support for accessibility.

Key Points

  • Providers expressed moderate preparedness for offering medication abortion, indicating a need for enhanced training.
  • Interviews with 10 campus health staff revealed six major themes impacting the provision of medication abortion.
  • Thematic analysis highlighted provider concerns about safety and their role in supporting students seeking medication abortion.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support are essential for fostering provider confidence and student well-being.

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Hackman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23bd7b210217d647864fbhttps://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2025.2550388
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