Suicide in Pregnant Women: Experiences and Support Networks for the Surviving Families

Authors

  • María V. Builes-Correa University of Antioquia
  • Maria T. Anderson-Gómez University of Antioquia
  • Alexandra Ramírez-Zapata University of Antioquia
  • Beatriz E. Arango-Arbeláez University of Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.18513

Keywords:

suicide, pregnancy, family, support networks

Abstract

Objective: to describe the experiences of the families of two pregnant women who committed suicide in the Department of Antioquia (Colombia) during 2010-2011. Methodology: a qualitative study using the hermeneutic phenomenological approach, specifically the case study method. Three to four interviews were conducted with each family. These interviews were later systematized using the Atlas ti software. Results: the category “family experience in the event of suicide: on how to become a learner” was found in the family of Bella, and two categories emerged from it: 1. “Her death affected us both internally and externally.” 2. “Between deafness and the power of the support networks.” In the family of Consentida, the “family experience: how to survive pain” category emerged, and additionally, two tendencies derived from it: 1. “Expanding and breaking networks.” 2. “Tying up loose ends.” Conclusions: the studied families have overcome the event as they have earned the recognition of collaborative, empowering and linking networks, which have remained throughout time. In their experience, the families have managed to distance themselves from the choice of their pregnant relatives and have thus bravely overcome their loss.
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Author Biographies

María V. Builes-Correa, University of Antioquia

Medical Specialist in Family Therapy, Master in Education and Human Development. University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Maria T. Anderson-Gómez, University of Antioquia

Psychologist, Specialist in Family Therapy. Colombia.

Alexandra Ramírez-Zapata, University of Antioquia

Psychologist, Specialist in Family Therapy. University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Beatriz E. Arango-Arbeláez, University of Antioquia

Doctor, Specialist in Family Therapy. Colombia.

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Builes-Correa MV, Anderson-Gómez MT, Ramírez-Zapata A, Arango-Arbeláez BE. Suicide in Pregnant Women: Experiences and Support Networks for the Surviving Families. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2014 Sep. 10 [cited 2025 Jan. 31];32(3):332-9. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/18513

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