Citation

Clibbens N, Rebair A. Evid. Based Nurs. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/ebnurs-2024-104057

PMID

38866428

Abstract

Commentary on: Lommerse K M, Merelle S, Rietveld A L, Berkelmans G and van der Akker T (2024). The contribution of suicide to maternal mortality: A nationwide population-based cohort study. BJOG, 00; 1-7; doi:10.1111/1471-0528.17784
Implications for practice and research

Many maternal suicides occur after 42 days post partum, suggesting a need for targeted suicide prevention for late maternal suicides.

Improved data linkage between suicide and maternal deaths could inform service design and commissioning but requires integration with suicide prevention theory to design and deliver effective suicide prevention interventions.

Context

Suicide is defined as a 'direct cause' of maternal death while pregnant or within 1 year post partum.1 Maternal suicide has been identified as a leading cause of maternal mortality in high-income countries including, for example, the Netherlands, where the study2 was conducted, the UK3 and France.4 Suicide is considered preventable when there are appropriate and accessible services.3 International under-reporting …

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