Preventing neonaticide by early detection and intervention in student pregnancy.
Platt, L.M.
Nasn School Nurse 29(6): 304-308
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1942-602X PMID: 25417331 DOI: 10.1177/1942602x14540338Document Number: 207040
Pregnant students are the population group most likely to commit neonaticide, murder of an infant younger than 24 hours old. Denial by the student, lack of early pregnancy detection, and poor social support contribute to this disorder. As the health care professionals with whom the student has the most contact, school nurses are in an excellent position to prevent neonaticide through provision of health education, early detection of pregnancy, and intervention with students and their families to assist them in making healthy choices.