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Strategies to reduce maternal mortality worldwide
1Health, Nutrition and Population, Human Development Network, The World Bank, Washington, DC 20433, USA. jliljestrand@worldbank.org
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|December 29, 2000
Summary
Reducing maternal deaths involves improving emergency obstetric care access and skilled birth attendance. Enhanced reproductive health services, including post-abortion and family planning care, are crucial for maternal mortality reduction.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Global Health
Background:
- Maternal mortality remains a significant global health challenge.
- Area-based initiatives are crucial for improving obstetric emergency care access.
- Skilled attendance at birth is increasingly emphasized for maternal mortality reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight key strategies and developments in maternal mortality reduction.
- To emphasize the importance of comprehensive reproductive health services.
- To discuss the role of a human rights approach in maternal health.
Main Methods:
- Review of current strategies for maternal mortality reduction.
- Analysis of new developments in related health areas (malaria, nutrition, violence, HIV/AIDS).
- Exploration of measurement issues in maternal health.
Main Results:
- Area-based efforts improve access to obstetric emergency care.
- Improved skilled birth attendance and comprehensive reproductive health services are vital.
- New developments in malaria, nutrition, violence, and HIV/AIDS impact maternal health.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive strategies integrating emergency care, skilled attendance, and reproductive health services are essential.
- Addressing interconnected health issues and measurement challenges is key.
- A human rights framework strengthens maternal mortality reduction efforts.