@article{ref1,
title="The midwife's role in suicide prevention",
journal="British journal of midwifery",
year="2018",
author="Holland, C.",
volume="26",
number="1",
pages="44-50",
abstract="Background Suicide has been found to be the leading cause of maternal death in the UK and has since been reclassified as a direct cause of maternal death, with rates remaining unchanged since 2003. Aim To examine the literature and consider what midwives can do to reduce the rates of maternal suicide. <br><br>METHODS Qualitative and quantitative research were included into this literature review. Research from 2003-2017 was accessed via a university database. <br><br>FINDINGS Three key themes became apparent: the characteristics associated with women dying from suicide, risk factors, and the attitudes and perceptions of midwives and effective screening. <br><br>CONCLUSION Suicide has devastating consequences for the woman, her family and her community. Every step must be taken to reflect on and improve midwifery practice, to finally begin reducing rates. © 2018 MA Healthcare Ltd.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0969-4900",
doi="10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.44",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.44"
}