Abstract
In August 1977 the Hyde Amendment, which restricts the use of federal funds for abortion, was implemented; it remained in operation during the next 2% years. During this interval, the Hyde Amendment was effective in nearly eliminating federally financed abortions. However, an estimated 94% of pregnant, low-income women at risk obtained a legal abortion, 65% with state funds and 29% with other sources of funding. About 5% of low-income women continued their pregnancies to term, while only an estimated 1% resorted to illegal abortion. These results are contrary to the predictions of both pro-life and pro-choice advocacy groups. (JAMA1981;246:1109-1112)
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