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- Surgical sterilization remains a widely used and permanent contraception method, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American women in the U.S.
- A study of 4,592 women aged 25-45 reveals that Native American and Black women are more likely to undergo sterilization compared to non-Hispanic White women, often leading to feelings of regret about their ability to have children later.
- There are significant racial differences in the reasons for choosing sterilization, indicating that disparities in reproductive health and choices persist in the U.S.
Article Abstract
Surgical sterilization is a relatively permanent form of contraception that has been disproportionately used by Black, Hispanic, and Native American women in the United States in the past. We use a nationally representative sample of 4592 women ages 25-45 to determine whether sterilization continues to be more common and consequential by race for reproductive-age women. Results indicate that Native American and Black women are more likely to be sterilized than non-Hispanic White women, and Hispanic and Native American women are more likely than non-Hispanic White women to report that their sterilization surgeries prevent them from conceiving children they want. Reasons for sterilization differ significantly by race. These findings suggest that stratified reproduction has not ended in the United States and that the patterns and consequences of sterilization continue to vary by race.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4297312 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssresearch.2014.10.010 | DOI Listing |
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