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[Maternal mortality in Peru].

G Vallenas

    Revista Peruana De Poblacion
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Maternal mortality in Peru significantly decreases with higher education levels. Formal education is key to reducing maternal deaths, as shown by ENDES-II data.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Maternal mortality remains a critical public health issue in developing nations.
    • The second Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES-II) in Peru (1991-1992) provides valuable data for analysis.
    • Utilizing an adult mortality module allowed for innovative estimation of maternal mortality.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the levels and determinants of maternal mortality in Peru.
    • To examine the relationship between maternal mortality and educational attainment.
    • To assess the impact of formal education on reducing maternal mortality incidence.

    Summary:

    • Analysis of ENDES-II data reveals an inverse correlation between maternal mortality rates and education levels.
    • Formal education, in particular, demonstrates a significant role in mitigating maternal mortality.
    • The study utilized sibling history data to estimate maternal mortality, a novel approach for the survey.

    Impact:

    • Findings underscore the importance of educational interventions for maternal health strategies in Peru.
    • Highlights education as a crucial social determinant of maternal health outcomes.
    • Provides evidence for policymakers to prioritize education to reduce preventable maternal deaths.
    Keywords:
    AmericasDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsEducational Status--womenEstimation TechnicsIndirect Estimation TechnicsLatin AmericaMaternal Mortality--determinantsMortalityPeruPopulationPopulation DynamicsSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusSouth America

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