“Our research with a range of workers providing abortion care has shown that stigma is a common challenge. The question of ‘what do you do for work’ can be loaded for this group, often couched in fears of judgment and rejection (not so much fear of violence). For some, this means they don’t tell friends, acquaintances, and even some family members what they do. Or, as one person in our recent publication explained, “I edit, I omit.”
Jenny O’Donnell “Abortion providers aren’t passive victims of stigma” ANSIRH (Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health) Blog October 18, 2011
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