Women’s experiences of attempted suicide in the perinatal period (ASPEN-study) – a qualitative study

Women’s experiences of attempted suicide in the perinatal period (ASPEN-study) – a qualitative study

Abstract Background Suicide is a leading cause of maternal death during pregnancy and the year after birth (the perinatal period). While maternal suicide is a relatively rare event with a prevalence of 3.84 per 100,000 live births in the UK [1], the impact of maternal suicide is profound and long-la...

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Main Authors: Kaat De Backer, Alexandra Pali, Fiona L. Challacombe, Rosanna Hildersley, Mary Newburn, Sergio A. Silverio, Jane Sandall, Louise M. Howard, Abigail Easter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Suicide
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Perinatal
Qualitative research
Women’s mental health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05686-3

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