When doctors are “doxxed:” An analysis of information posted on an antiabortion website

Joanne D. Rosen; Joel J. Ramirez

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2022.07.008

When doctors are “doxxed:” An analysis of information posted on an antiabortion website

Joanne D. Rosen, Joel J. Ramirez

Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Abstract

Objectives: To systematically review information posted about abortion providers on an antiabortion website. Study design: Within a purposive sample of 64 abortion providers in 24 states, we reviewed 921 documents posted on the website. Results: Extensive provider personal information obtained via public records laws and other public sources was posted on the website in an accessible and searchable format. Conclusions: Public records laws and other public sources of information have opened potent avenues for collecting and disseminating providers’ personal information. Implications: This website fits into a larger pattern of longstanding efforts to intimidate, threaten, and vilify providers.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-5
Number of pages	5
Journal	Contraception
Volume	115
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2022.07.008
State	Published - Nov 2022

Keywords

Abortion
Abortion provider
Harassment
Personal information
Website

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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