Abstract

FREIRE, Ana Cristina  and  FIGUEIREDO, Bárbara. Filicídio: Incidência e factores associados. Aná. Psicológica [online]. 2006, vol.24, n.4, pp.437-446. ISSN 0870-8231.

This article is a review of the literature about filicide. It defines filicide legally and psychologically and refers its incidence in different countries. It also mentions environmental, parental and victim related factors that can contribute to the understanding of this phenomenon. Neonaticide is highlighted for having specific characteristics which distinguishes it from other filicide cases.

Keywords : Filicide; neonaticide; incidence; risk factors.

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