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In 2017, the U.S. abortion rate reached a historic low since abortion was legalized in 1973. Find out more in our fact sheet.
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Jesse Philbin

Senior Research Associate

Jesse Philbin joined the Institute in 2010. Her research areas and interests include abortion, contraceptive use, reproductive decision making and unmet need for contraception. Her work encompasses community- and facility-based studies in developing countries and analyses of large data sets, such as the National Survey of Family Growth and the Demographic and Health Surveys. Ms. Philbin earned a BA in economics and sociology from the University of Wisconsin.

Selected Publications

  • August 2018 Research Article

    The Severity and Management of Complications Among Postabortion Patients Treated in Kinshasa Health Facilities

    International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • October 2017 Research Article

    The incidence of induced abortion in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2016

    PLOS ONE

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    • Abortion
  • April 2017 Research Article

    Incidence of Induced Abortion in Malawi, 2015

    PLOS ONE

    International

    • Abortion
  • February 2016 Research Article

    Cost-effectiveness of two interventions for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in Senegal

    International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    International

  • September 2015 Research Article

    Incidence of Induced Abortion and Post-Abortion Care in Tanzania

    PLOS ONE

    International

    • Abortion
  • August 2015 Report

    Adolescent Women’s Need for and Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Developing Countries

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    • Teens
  • March 2015 Research Article

    Estimates of the Incidence of Induced Abortion and Consequences of Unsafe Abortion In Senegal

    International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health

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    • Abortion
  • April 2014 Research Article

    Trends in Ages at Key Reproductive Transitions in the United States, 1951–2010

    Women's Health Issues

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    • Pregnancy
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  • January 2013 Research Article

    Sexual Initiation, Contraceptive Use, and Pregnancy Among Young Adolescents

    Pediatrics

    United States

    • Teens

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