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[Suicide in pregnancy].

O Jack1, O Pribilla

  • 1Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Lübeck.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|July 1, 1989
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Summary

Determining the cause of death in pregnant women requires meticulous evidence collection. The "Werther effect" highlights the need to consider suicide, especially in solitary motor accidents, as little research exists on suicide during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Establishing the cause of death in pregnant women presents unique challenges.
  • Motor vehicle accidents involving solitary motorists require thorough investigation.
  • The "Werther effect" describes the phenomenon of suicide contagion following media reports.

Observation:

  • Suicide during pregnancy is an under-researched area.
  • Televised suicides may influence methods of self-harm.
  • Solitary motor accidents necessitate consideration of suicide as a potential cause of death.

Findings:

  • There is a paucity of literature on suicide during pregnancy.
  • Evidence gathering is crucial for accurate determination of death in pregnant women.
  • The 'Werther effect' may be relevant in cases of suspected suicide in pregnant individuals.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to understand the prevalence and factors associated with suicide during pregnancy.
  • Forensic investigations must be comprehensive, considering all potential causes of death.
  • Public health initiatives may need to address suicide prevention strategies tailored to pregnant populations.

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