Stillbirths: economic and psychosocial consequences.
Lancet
; 387(10018): 604-616, 2016 Feb 06.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26794073
ABSTRACT
Despite the frequency of stillbirths, the subsequent implications are overlooked and underappreciated. We present findings from comprehensive, systematic literature reviews, and new analyses of published and unpublished data, to establish the effect of stillbirth on parents, families, health-care providers, and societies worldwide. Data for direct costs of this event are sparse but suggest that a stillbirth needs more resources than a livebirth, both in the perinatal period and in additional surveillance during subsequent pregnancies. Indirect and intangible costs of stillbirth are extensive and are usually met by families alone. This issue is particularly onerous for those with few resources. Negative effects, particularly on parental mental health, might be moderated by empathic attitudes of care providers and tailored interventions. The value of the baby, as well as the associated costs for parents, families, care providers, communities, and society, should be considered to prevent stillbirths and reduce associated morbidity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Natimorto
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Health_economic_evaluation
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lancet
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article