Table 2.
Policy changes in abortion and family planning services in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic according to preexisting restrictions on abortion
| Policy changes in response to the pandemic | Abortion policy | Fisher’s exact test | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mildly restrictive (n = 16) number (%) |
Severely restrictive (n = 13) number (%) |
P value | |
| Abortion care policy change | |||
| Yes | 11 (68.8) | 0 (0) | <.001 |
| No | 5 (31.2) | 13 (100) | |
| Type of policy change (n = 11) | |||
| Number of visits required | 6 (37.5) | None | |
| Gestational age limit increased | 4 (25.0) | None | |
| Home abortion facilitated | 6 (37.5) | None | |
| Dispensation of mifepristone facilitated | 4 (25.0) | None | |
| Telemedicine allowed | 8 (50.0) | None | |
| Contraceptive services policy change | |||
| Yes | 14 (87.5) | 6 (46.2) | .023 |
| No | 2 (12.5) | 7 (53.9) | |
| Type of policy change (n = 20) | |||
| Telemedicine consultation allowed | 13 (81.3) | 6 (46.2) | |
| Over‐the‐counter contraceptives permitted | 1 (6.3) | 2 (15.4) | |
| Amended in‐clinic services available | 7 (43.8) | 2 (15.4) | |