新的AP研究显示,田纳西州这样的严格堕胎州缺乏对母亲和儿童的大力支持。
New AP research shows strict abortion states like Tennessee lack strong support for mothers and children.
美联社最近的研究表明,像田纳西州一样,实行严格堕胎法的州往往对母亲和幼儿的社会安全网薄弱。
Recent research by The Associated Press reveals that states with strict abortion laws, like Tennessee, often have weak social safety nets for mothers and young children.
例如,田纳西州医疗补助的入学率很低,获得产妇护理的机会有限,难以参加像世界营养联盟这样的政府营养方案。
Tennessee, for example, has a low Medicaid enrollment rate, limited access to maternal care, and difficulties in enrolling in government nutrition programs like WIC.
尽管取得了一些改进,例如扩大了医疗补助的覆盖面和免费提供尿布,但非营利领导人和母亲报告在支助方面存在重大差距。
Despite some improvements, such as extending Medicaid coverage and offering free diapers, nonprofit leaders and mothers report significant gaps in support.
新政府和GOP控制的国会可能会通过对联邦援助方案进行可能的修改而加剧这些问题。
The new administration and GOP-controlled Congress may exacerbate these issues through potential changes to federal assistance programs.