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Attempted suicide and pregnancy.

D Lester1, A T Beck

  • 1Psychology Program, Richard Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ 08240.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|May 1, 1988
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Pregnant women attempting suicide show similar depression and intent levels as nonpregnant individuals. Key themes include prior child loss, relationship concerns, and abortion desire.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Suicide attempts are a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the psychological factors in pregnant women who attempt suicide is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Limited research exists on the specific experiences of pregnant women attempting suicide compared to their nonpregnant counterparts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare psychological measures (depression, hopelessness, suicidal intent) between pregnant and nonpregnant women who attempted suicide.
  • To identify unique themes and motivations among pregnant women who attempted suicide.

Main Methods:

  • The study compared psychological assessments of pregnant women who attempted suicide with those of nonpregnant women who attempted suicide.

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  • Qualitative analysis was used to explore themes in the pregnant group.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences were found in depression, hopelessness, or suicidal intent between pregnant and nonpregnant suicide attempters.
    • Three prominent themes emerged for pregnant women: previous loss of children (miscarriage, adoption, death), fear of losing a partner, and desire for abortion.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychological distress levels in pregnant women attempting suicide are comparable to nonpregnant individuals.
    • Specific psychosocial stressors, including reproductive and relational factors, are critical considerations in pregnant women experiencing suicidal ideation.
    • Interventions should address these unique themes to effectively support pregnant women at risk of suicide.