New Data: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans View Planned Parenthood Favorably: “Positive Impact on Local Communities”

Amid continued attacks on sex education and sexual and reproductive health, new national polling confirms the public's overwhelming support for Planned Parenthood. A survey  of 2,205 U.S. adults conducted June 26-27 shows Americans across demographics and ideological views say Planned Parenthood is a valuable resource in local communities, and they would be concerned about the loss of critical reproductive health services if it went away.

Nearly eight in ten adults (79%) say that Planned Parenthood makes a positive impact on the communities they serve. The survey results underscore overwhelming and widespread trust in Planned Parenthood and support for the organization’s mission:

• Nearly all adults (96%) agree it’s important for people of all incomes to have access to reproductive health care.
• Three-fourths of adults (74%) trust Planned Parenthood, with trust ranking highest among Black (83%), AAPI (78%), and Latinx (74%) communities.
• Three-fourths of Americans (74%) would be concerned about the loss of affordable reproductive health and preventive care services if Planned Parenthood no longer existed.
• Americans strongly believe Planned Parenthood health centers should receive government funding to provide care to patients with low incomes. Over nine in ten adults (91%) say it’s important for the federal government to provide funding for people with low incomes to access reproductive health care.
• More than three-fourths of adults (77%) say they trust Planned Parenthood to provide them with honest information, including 93% of liberals and more than half of conservatives (55%).
• Nearly a third of adults (31%) have learned about sexual and reproductive health from a Planned Parenthood source, such as its website or sex education programs. 

The latest polling also demonstrates that the overwhelming support for Planned Parenthood transcends ideological identification. Nearly all liberals (95%), nine out of ten moderates (89%) and six out of ten conservatives (61%) say they support Planned Parenthood. Similarly, 94% of liberals, 90% of moderates, and 61% of conservatives strongly support government funding for Planned Parenthood health centers. 

Statement from Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America:

“This new data confirms what we know to be true: The majority of Americans view Planned Parenthood as integral to the health and well-being of their communities. From affordable birth control to sex education and resources, millions of people across backgrounds and beliefs rely on Planned Parenthood for essential and affordable health care and trusted information. While courts and politicians continue to try to take away  our freedoms, the data makes one thing clear: Patients and communities are counting on us. And we won’t let them down.”   

Results from the full survey, commissioned by PPFA, have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. Read the full polling memos here and here for additional data.

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Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect and without judgment. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable health information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.