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Perinatal Mortality in South Asia: Systematic Review of Observational Studies
Pramesh Raj Ghimire1, Kingsley E Agho2, Blessing J Akombi3
1School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag1797, Penrith, NSW 2571, Australia. P.Ghimire@westernsydney.edu.au.
Background:
This study aimed to systematically review observational studies on perinatal mortality in South Asia.
Methods:
This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Five computerized bibliographic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and Scopus were searched for published studies which reported factors associated with perinatal mortality in South Asia from 1 January 2000 to 20 March 2018. All relevant observational studies (cohort, cross-sectional and case-control) were reviewed.
Results:
Fourteen studies met the selection criteria. The most common factors associated with perinatal mortality were: low socioeconomic status, lack of quality health-care services, pregnancy/obstetric complications and lack of antenatal care.
Conclusions:
Interventions to reduce perinatal mortality in the South Asia should focus on the provision of adequate antenatal care and quality healthcare services which are accessible to women of low socioeconomic status.
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