Acute symptoms of depression and traumatic stress in men and women who terminate pregnancy after the detection of fetal anomaly: A prospective observational study.
Mona BekkhusAurora OftedalGuttorm HaugenBerit MortensenAnne KaasenPublished in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2024)
Overall, our study underscores the heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress experienced by prospective parents, particularly prior to the decision to terminate a pregnancy following the detection of a fetal anomaly. Although women generally report more pronounced symptoms, it is noteworthy that men also experience considerable traumatic stress during this challenging time.
Keyphrases
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