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To: yelostar

Here are the stats for you. Something tells me you will still be skeptical.
https://www.liveaction.org/news/fraction-abortions-rape-incest-health/


29 posted on 07/14/2022 8:08:22 AM PDT by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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To: subterfuge

Thank you for the link. Bookmarked it for future use!


31 posted on 07/14/2022 1:17:26 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: subterfuge
Thanks for the link.

I am skeptical, but it’s because the last major study about rape-related pregnancies was in 1996, and that dated study is still providing statistics being used currently.

Rape-related pregnancy: estimates and descriptive characteristics from a national sample of women

As abortion has remained an important and newsworthy topic in the last 26 years, it’s oddly puzzling that there have been no major current studies about rape-related pregnancies - clearly a subject directly relevant to abortion. Especially with all the grant money the government floats around.

When examining rape and pregnancy statistics, a picture emerges that goes beyond just data. The personal and behavioral elements of rape-related pregnancy is not fully depicted in numbers alone. Studies provide context and background.

Underreporting of pregnancy due to rape is substantial. A majority of sexual assault victims do not go to the police. It follows (to me) that rape victims would also be reticent about their personal circumstances when seeking abortions. The hassle factor alone probably dissuades a lot of women, especially young women, from being honest with an abortion clinic if they were victims. But who knows what percent?

Instead of just supposing about these things, it would be nice to see an actual study done within the last 3-5 years.

34 posted on 07/15/2022 1:57:04 AM PDT by yelostar
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