Are state abortion bans an occupational health hazard for obstetrician-gynaecologists? Findings from a multistate qualitative study
State abortion bans following the 2022 Dobbs decision may impact the health and well-being not only of pregnant patients but also of their providers. These provider health impacts include mental health and burn-out but also extend to physical health outcomes and the work-life interface.
Authors
- Samantha M. McKetchnie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8004-4430)
- Erika L. Sabbath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7866-7812)
- Mara Buchbinder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2319-662X)
- Kavita Shah Arora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9912-9466)
Institutions
- Boston College (US)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- Harvard University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2024-109656
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.55
Funders
- Greenwall Foundation