What makes a perinatal woman suicidal? A grounded theory study

Abstract Background Suicide is a leading cause of maternal death during pregnancy and up to a year after birth. Psychological and psychosocial risk factors for maternal suicide ideation and behaviour have been identified but do not account for why mothers begin to experience suicidal thoughts. Quali...

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Main Authors: Holly E. Reid, Daniel Pratt, Dawn Edge, Anja Wittkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04015-w