Survey question: There are a number of reasons why a woman might want to end a pregnancy. In your opinion which of the following are acceptable reasons for ending a pregnancy? Responding abortion unacceptable (%) Reasons White Black Hispanic Don't feel ready to have a child** 61.5 36 52 The birth would threaten your life** 28.9 25.2 41.3 The baby has a birth defect 53.9 56.1 50.7 There are relationship problems between you and the father of the baby** 84.6 83.8 61.3 It is an accidental or unplanned pregnancy 69.2 68 61.3 The pregnancy violates new welfare rules** 98.1 86.7 77.3 The baby would cause financial hardship** 82.7 64.8 61.3 Rape or incest** 30.8 22.3 42.7 Family asked me to** 96.2 91 80 Don't want another baby** 73.1 43.9 61.3 Feel too old to raise a baby* 80.8 68.7 76 Not married** 88.5 80.9 74.7 Number of respondents 52 278 75

Note. ADQ = Abortion Decision Questionnaire.

^* Indicates statistically significant chi-square at .05 < p < .1.

^** Indicates statistically significant chi-square at p < .05.