Study: Ohio ranks 48th in terms of access to contraceptives
COLUMBUS — About half of the births in Ohio are the result of unintended pregnancies, further proof of the state’s lagging policies on family planning, according to a study released today.
The Coalition for Family Health also said Ohio ranks 48th among states and the District of Columbia in terms of access to contraceptives.
“Ohio is among the worst states in the nation in terms of access to family planning,” said Judi Wolf, the Ohio public affairs chairwoman for the National Council of Jewish Women. “We spend less — significantly less — on making resources available than so many other states.”
The coalition has about 30 member organizations from across the state, including the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Association of University Women, the Public Children’s Services Association of Ohio and Planned Parenthood.