Investigating the Impact of Online Abortion Myths on Health Care Providers and Advocates: Interview Study
Rachel E Moran, Julia Simoes, Taylor Agajanian, Izzi Grasso, Anna Beers, Amanda Lock Swarr, Emma Spiro, Anna Swan, Amaryllis Mavragani · 2026
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Rachel Moran and co-authors interview abortion providers and advocates about online abortion myths in this 2026 study. Myths about safety, legality, fertility, and the procedure itself spread widely, and circulation grew after Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022. The team spoke in depth with professionals across a five state medical region in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West. They asked what myths show up in care, where they come from, and how staff answer them.
Social media was the main source named, with some offline spread as well. Providers said they spend real time correcting false claims, easing fear, and rebuilding trust in visits. Myths skewed shared decision making by shaping what patients expected and feared before any facts were heard. The authors argue that fighting misinformation is part of delivering fair, patient centered care, not a side issue for public messaging alone.
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| CREATOR | Rachel E Moran, Julia Simoes, Taylor Agajanian, Izzi Grasso, Anna Beers, Amanda Lock Swarr, Emma Spiro, Anna Swan, Amaryllis Mavragani |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 57 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |