04/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2024 15:41
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2024
WASHINGTON DC - As we await a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in a critical case about federal protections for emergency abortion care, recent research conducted by Morning Consult highlights widespread concern about abortion access and demonstrates there is overwhelming support for emergency medical care for pregnant patients - including abortion care.
The poll underscores the public's strong stance on protecting access to essential health care, including abortion care in cases of emergencies.
These findings were released following oral arguments in a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court will determine if medical providers in hospital emergency rooms can provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to pregnant patients experiencing dire medical emergencies - even in states that have bans that conflict with the federal EMTALA law.
The poll was conducted by Morning Consult from April 12-14, 2024, among a sample of 2,204 adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, gender, race, educational attainment, region, gender by age, and race by educational attainment. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. The poll was commissioned by PPFA.
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Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation's largest provider of sex education. With nearly 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.