Abortion knowledge, attitudes and reproductive autonomy among university students in Austria: a cross-sectional study

Bettina Toth
BackgroundAbortion laws are widely debated, yet little is known about how abortion knowledge relates to reproductive autonomy among university students. This study assessed Austrian students' abortion knowledge, attitudes, and reproductive autonomy, and examined factors associated with liberal vs. conservative positions.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted in 2023 among students in Tyrol, Austria (n = 750). The questionnaire included sociodemographics, prior experiences, abortion