Firearm homicide in pregnant women and state-level firearm ownership

JAMA Network Open

2025-11-10

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cross-sectional study of homicides among women, state-level firearm ownership was significantly associated with all-cause and firearm-specific homicide among pregnant women, independent of state-level factors. These results suggest that homicide prevention interventions should focus on women, especially during the increased risk period of pregnancy.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Ayesha Dholakia, MD, email ayesha.dholakia@childrens.harvard.edu.

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