TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - The midwife's role in suicide prevention
JO  - British journal of midwifery
A1  - Holland, C.
SP  - 44
EP  - 50
VL  - 26
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0969-4900
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.44
ID  - ref1
ER  -