Latest NewsTelehealth abortion reduces shame and lifts barriers, study shows AlanJanuary 16, 2025 Taking abortion pills at home helps reduce stigma associated with pregnancy termination, according to recent findings. “It’s intuitive to understand that people are afraid of protesters outside of abortion clinics. But I was surprised that some people would be afraid to be perceived as abortion patients,” said Andréa Becker, co-author of the study, a reproductive health researcher and a sociology professor at Hunter College in New York City. Abortion PillsHealthcareReproductive rightsUnited States