@article{ref1,
title="Pregnancy-associated death: a qualitative systematic review of homicide and suicide",
journal="Obstetrical and gynecological survey",
year="2005",
author="Shadigian, Elizabeth and Bauer, Samuel T.",
volume="60",
number="3",
pages="183-190",
abstract="A systematic review of the literature on maternal homicide and suicide was performed to understand the causes of pregnancy-associated death. Forty-four studies examined homicide and/or suicide and pregnancy-associated death (defined as the death of a woman, from any cause, while she is pregnant or within 1 year of termination of pregnancy) (1). Of these studies, 747 homicides and 349 suicides were identified. All studies were included except duplicate datasets, case reports of less than 3 events, suicide attempts, unpublished manuscripts, review articles, or non-English studies. Homicide is a leading cause of pregnancy-associated death and suicide is also an important cause of death among pregnant and recently pregnant women. Healthcare providers should understand that homicide is a leading cause of pregnancy-associated death, most commonly as a result of partner violence. Therefore, screening for both partner violence and suicidal ideation are essential components of comprehensive medical care for women during and after pregnancy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0029-7828",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}