Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Homicide and suicide during the perinatal period: findings from the National Violent Death Reporting System
Other Titles:	Obstetrics and gynecology
Authors:	Flynn, Heather Gold, Katherine J Palladino, Christie Lancaster Singh, Vijay Campbell, Jacquelyn
Keywords:	Pregnancy;Health;Homicide;Statistics
Type of violence:	Emotional and psychological abuse
Year:	2011
Publisher:	American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Citation:	118 (5), November 2011
Notes:	This article presents the findings of US-based study which examined the rates of pregnancy-associated homicide and suicide. The findings indicate that pregnancy-associated homicide and suicide account for more deaths than other obstetric complications. Additionally, the authors identified that these types of pregnancy-associated violent deaths were substantially associated with intimate partner violence.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15071
ISSN:	0029-7844
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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