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Karen Benjamin Guzzo @karenguzzo.bsky.social · 19d

Actual text from the 22-23 NSFG User's Guide. They're basically saying DO NOT COMPARE TIME TRENDS ACROSS CYCLES.

Data users are encouraged to exercise caution when making comparisons to prior years of data collection and interpreting any differences. The multimode design is very different from the prior FTF-only design, and the COVID-19 pandemic prevented experimental evaluation of the impact of the multimode design on survey estimates. Like other surveys that had to change to a new design due to the disruption of FTF interviewing, changes in estimates from before and after the pandemic are confounded by real changes in the population, measurement differences, and nonresponse, among other possible sources of error (coverage, sampling, and processing). As a result, some estimates may show larger differences from the 2017-2019 NSFG and earlier data compared to those observed between prior data releases .Users are advised to note the design-related changes, particularly with regard to mode, if making statements comparing earlier estimates to those from 2022-2023. Further evaluations, including nonresponse bias analysis, will be included along with the detailed methodology documents listed in the Sample Design section.

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Nicholas D.E. Mark @nickdemark.bsky.social · 20d

Am I the only one who is a little skeptical of the 20-24 numbers given NSFGs response rate drop off?

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 20d

US women aged 20-24 plan to have fewer children than in the past
2002: 2.4 children
2012: 2.3 children
2023: 1.5 children
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/06/18/us-adults-in-their-20s-and-30s-plan-to-have-fewer-children-than-in-the-past/

Chart shows declining expectations across age groups over time in the number of children than US men and women plan to have.

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 18

Last week I spoke with Nina Sun and the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters Journal team about some of my disseration research! What true joy.

Listen here 🔗
Spotify: lnkd.in/dbaR-55i
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/d22jiUeb

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Society of Family Planning @societyfp.bsky.social · Jul 14

ICYMI, Society members Kim Mutcherson, JD and Kristyn Brandi, MD, MPH shared their expertise with CNN in a recent article highlighting the criminalization of miscarriage in West Virginia.

www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/h...

A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges | CNN

Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law.

www.cnn.com

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 14

my bestie @murphyanne.bsky.social always reminds me to pay myself first - manifesting this week as we weather another horrific political storm, and somehow still end up doing the good work

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 10

The largely avoidable and utterly tragic aftermath of the Hill Country flooding, plus resurrecting legislation on the THC ban, abortion pills, and beyond 😔

www.texastribune.org/2025/07/09/a...

Gov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities

The Republican governor laid out an ambitious agenda that includes an unexpected array of conservative bills that failed during the regular session.

www.texastribune.org

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 3

$1.2 trillion in Medicaid cuts and food stamps

11.8 million Americans uninsured by 2034

This is actually impressively unhinged

Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 3

They are obsessed with ensuring suffering and death upon the american people

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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · Jul 2

A new ProPublica data analysis adds empirical weight to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of miscarriage — which occurs in up to 30% of pregnancies — far more dangerous.

A “Striking” Trend: After Texas Banned Abortion, More Women Nearly Bled to Death During Miscarriage

A new ProPublica data analysis adds to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of first-trimester miscarriage far more dangerous.

www.propublica.org

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 2

New from @wisconsinexaminer.com on how Dobbs has impacted all obstetric care

"More than 100 hospitals across 26 states have closed labor and delivery services since 2020"

With pending Medicaid cuts & further hospital closures, where will people go?

wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/r...

Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care. • Wisconsin Examiner

Abortion restrictions have had ripple effects in Idaho and other states where pediatricians, gynecologists and other specialists are leaving

wisconsinexaminer.com

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jul 2

FINALLY!!!
This has been a FIGHT and an important reminder that state supreme court justice races have critical public health implications!

Amazing new for Wisconsinites who need abortion care 💓💓💓💓💓

www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...

Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidates the state's strict 1849 abortion law

Women in Wisconsin will continue to have access to abortion services under a new ruling from the state's highest court.

www.jsonline.com

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Soumya Rangarajan, MD, MPP @soumya-goblue.medsky.social · Jul 1

If you're an #EmergencyMedicine doctor in these states, COVID 2020 would have been walk in the park:
1. Texas (80 closures, 30 imminent)
2. Kansas (62 closures, 31 imminent)
3. Oklahoma (39 closures, 26 imminent)
4. Mississippi (35 closures, 25 imminent)
www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/703-...

703 hospitals at risk of closure, state by state - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

"Over 700 rural U.S. hospitals face financial struggles, with more than half at immediate risk of closure. Find out which states are most vulnerable in this ana

www.beckershospitalreview.com

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · Jul 1

Senate Republicans just passed Trump’s bullshit of a bill—and it’s even uglier than before.

— At least 16 million could lose healthcare — Trillions will be added to the deficit — Hospitals will close — Children will go hungry

Now it comes back to the House.

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 30

💓💓💓💓💓

carafem @carafem.org · Jun 30

So proud to be part of this work! Grateful for the collaboration and for everyone pushing to expand access, especially when it's needed most.

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 30

It is an honor to collaborate with colleagues at @ibisrh.bsky.social @carafem.org @aidaccess.bsky.social
on this research - without these incredibly dedicated researchers and providers - access to any medication abortion regimen would be even more difficult than it is today

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 30

2) Focusing on who is using miso-only regimens in the US, out in @contraceptionjl.bsky.social : www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001... (3/4)

Characteristics of people obtaining mifepristone and misoprostol and misoprostol-only telehealth medication abortion services in the United States

This study compares the characteristics of people using mifepristone/misoprostol, and misoprostol-only telehealth medication abortion regimens in the United States (US).

www.contraceptionjournal.org

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 30

1) Focuses on patient experiences in the US: Acceptability of misoprostol-only medication abortion dispensed by mail-order or retail pharmacy: a qualitative study based on in-depth interviews in the United States (2/4)

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Acceptability of misoprostol-only medication abortion dispensed by mail-order or retail pharmacy: a qualitative study based on in-depth interviews in the United States

The WHO recommends two medication abortion regimens, either misoprostol used with mifepristone, or misoprostol-only. Both regimens are recognised as safe and effective, but in the United States (US...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 30

As mifepristone continues to be threatened (read: RFK Jr's baseless/insane claims about safety) more folks are considering the role of misoprostol-only medication abortion regimens in the US

Well happy Monday folks because I have *two* new studies out for you: (1/4)

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 29

My friend commented on my use of Garamond recently and low key it is because circa 2019 I met @albertsonb2.bsky.social in a coffee shop in Austin and she mentioned it was the most effective font lol

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Dana M. Johnson, PhD @danamartha.bsky.social · Jun 29

I love getting people's out of office reply - get out of here!! I picture them sailing in Mallorca or hiking them in Alaska and far as hell away from the draft I am already way to late sending them

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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · Jun 26

Let’s be clear that abortion can be effectively banned in this country without Congress passing a law but as a result of multiple moves that make it impossible to access.

The intent of today’s Supreme Court ruling—and of Trump’s budget bill—is to shutter as many abortion clinics as possible

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Amanda Jean Stevenson @amandajean.bsky.social · Jun 26

I was there in Texas when this pernicious process got started. I went down to the legislature to testify with my little fact sheets and my evidence and I have been studying what happened in Texas now for over a decade. We know how this plays out.

The Supreme Court Has Dealt Another Devastating Blow to Women

The court's ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood twists logic, common sense, and the law to further the right-wing assault on bodily autonomy.

www.thenation.com

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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · Jun 26

You can read more about the devastating public health impacts of this ruling in this op-ed Terri-Ann Thompson and @danamartha.bsky.social wrote for The Hill in April ➡️ thehill.com/opinion/...

Abortion is back at SCOTUS — and this time the case could destroy Medicaid

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could strip millions of Medicaid recipients of their right to choose their health care provider, potentially allowing states to dictate health care opti…

thehill.com

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Melissa Murray @profmmurray.bsky.social · Jun 26

So, don't be misled by reports that claim SCOTUS "saved" birthright citizenship... they are missing the point. The Court will likely narrow the circumstances under which universal injunctions may issue, thereby hindering lower courts' ability to rein in the administration. A BIG win for POTUS.

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Melissa Murray @profmmurray.bsky.social · Jun 26

We've discussed this a bunch on @strictscrutiny.bsky.social. SCOTUS's opinion tomorrow will not address the substantive question of whether 14A confers birthright citizenship. It'll address whether and in what circumstances universal injunctions are an appropriate judicial remedy. . . .

Sarah Birnbaum ❌👑 @sarahvb.bsky.social · Jun 26

How worried are you about birthright citizenship?

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