Vallone Doris C, Hoffman Lori M
School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pa 19013, USA.
Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Sep-Oct;17(5):223-8; quiz 229-30. doi: 10.1097/00004650-200309000-00002.
Denying a pregnancy can result in consequences as tragic as neonaticide--the killing of an infant in the first 24 hours of life. Between 150 and 300 neonaticides are committed each year but the actual prevalence of pregnancy denial is unknown. Adolescents are especially vulnerable to pregnancy denial because the unexpected event creates such enormous anxiety and fear for them. Pregnancy denial often eludes parents, teachers, and health care providers. Nurses can advocate for resources and pregnancy screening in primary care settings, and help educate parents and teachers about the problem.
否认怀孕可能会导致与杀婴一样悲惨的后果——在婴儿出生后的头24小时内将其杀害。每年有150至300起杀婴事件发生，但否认怀孕的实际发生率尚不清楚。青少年尤其容易否认怀孕，因为这一意外事件会给他们带来极大的焦虑和恐惧。否认怀孕往往会逃过父母、教师和医疗保健提供者的注意。护士可以在初级保健机构中争取资源并倡导进行怀孕筛查，同时帮助教育家长和教师认识这一问题。
