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Maternal mortality in Benghazi: a clinicoepidemiological study
M Legnain1, R Singh, M O Busarira
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
Summary
Maternal deaths in Benghazi were 17.5 per 100,000 live births. Hypertensive disease, hemorrhage, and pulmonary embolism were leading causes, with many mothers having risk factors and anemia.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Maternal mortality remains a significant global health concern.
- Understanding local trends is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinicoepidemiological profile of maternal deaths.
- To determine the maternal mortality rate in Benghazi between 1993-1997.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective clinicoepidemiological study.
- Analysis of 14 maternal deaths among 79,981 live births.
- Data collected from Al-Jamahiriya Hospital, Benghazi (1993-1997).
Main Results:
- Maternal mortality rate was 17.5 per 100,000 live births.
- Common causes included hypertensive disease (28.6%), hemorrhage (14.3%), and pulmonary embolism (14.3%).
- Risk factors: 50% had preconceptional risks, 70% were anemic, most admitted with serious conditions, >50% required surgery.
Conclusions:
- Maternal deaths in this cohort were associated with significant risk factors and severe medical conditions.
- Timely interventions for hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, and embolism are critical.
- Addressing anemia and preconceptional risks may reduce maternal mortality.