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Maternal Mortality in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A 10-year Review
Bhaskar K Murthy1, Mangala B Murthy, Priya M Prabhu
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College, Miraj, India.
International Journal of Preventive Medicine
|February 16, 2013
Summary
Maternal deaths disproportionately affect young, rural, illiterate, and low-socioeconomic women, with most deaths being preventable. Understanding these epidemiological factors is key to reducing maternal mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Maternal mortality data is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
- Evaluating local maternal mortality rates informs public health strategies.
- Understanding epidemiological factors aids in reducing maternal death ratios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the maternal mortality rate within the hospital.
- To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of maternal deaths.
- To identify the primary causes of maternal mortality and suggest improvements.
Main Methods:
- A 10-year retrospective study design was employed.
- Data was collected from hospital registers.
- Maternal mortality ratio, epidemiological factors, and causes were assessed.
Main Results:
- 120 maternal deaths were recorded over 10 years.
- Deaths were concentrated in women aged 20-24, multiparous, rural, illiterate, unbooked, and of low socioeconomic status.
- Direct causes constituted 72.5% of deaths, while indirect causes accounted for 27.5%.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of maternal deaths are preventable.
- There is substantial room for improving maternal healthcare outcomes.
- Targeted interventions based on epidemiological findings are recommended.
