Subjective views of motherhood in women with mental illness - A sociological perspective

Journal of Mental Health

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 449-460

  Krumm, Silvia ^a   Becker, Thomas ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ULM   (Germany)

Author keywords

Reproductive issues; Women with mental disorders

Indexed keywords

BIRTH CONTROL; CHILD HEALTH; DECISION MAKING; FAMILY PLANNING; FEMALE; GENETIC COUNSELING; HUMAN; MEDICAL RESEARCH; MENTAL DISEASE; MENTAL HEALTH CARE; MOTHER; PERCEPTION; REPRODUCTION; REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY; SUPPORT GROUP; WELLBEING;

EID: 33747196975     PISSN: 09638237     EISSN: 13600567     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09638230600801470     Document Type: Review

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