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A case report of infanticide in rural Nepal: Sociocultural perspectives and forensic considerations

Authors :
Lokaratna Gyawali
Alok Atreya
Preza Kuinkel
Rabins Sanyal
Abhishek Shah
Source :
Clinical Case Reports, Vol 11, Iss 10, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Wiley, 2023.

Abstract

Key Clinical Message This case highlights the complex interplay of mental health, stigma, and lack of contraceptive access underlying tragic instances of infanticide. Comprehensive medicolegal investigation paired with cross‐sector efforts to expand reproductive services and transform cultural attitudes is crucial to protect vulnerable women and children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
11
Issue :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3dd5596e6090448c86320ebd6516e2b8
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8078