Abortion in Ohio Post-Dobbs: Unpacking the Numbers and Stories

Ohio Policy Evaluation Network (OPEN) outlines legal and political changes in Ohio that followed the Dobbs decision to better understand its impact. Bringing together initial findings from two research efforts, we pair monthly abortion facility survey data from Ohio and the region with narratives drawn from in-depth interviews with Ohioans who sought to end their pregnancies. The result is a more holistic view of how the Dobbs decision has negatively impacted Ohioans, as well as a glimpse into the lived experiences of those most directly affected.