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Mapping evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

Ugochinyere I Nwagbara1, Emmanuella C Osuala2, Rumbidzai Chireshe1

  • 1Discipline of Public Health Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.

Plos One
|August 10, 2022
PubMed

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Maternal and child mortality is a critical issue in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review maps evidence on contributing factors to guide future research and interventions for reducing deaths in SSA.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Maternal and child mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are disproportionately high compared to high-income countries (HICs).
  • Approximately 1 in 11 children in SSA die before age five, highlighting a significant public health crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically map existing evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • To identify research gaps in the current literature on maternal and child mortality in SSA.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature.
  • Searches conducted across multiple databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and WHO library via EBSCOhost.
  • Data extraction using a charting table and thematic content analysis with NVIVO version 10 software.

Main Results:

  • The review is expected to synthesize current knowledge on the determinants of maternal and child mortality in SSA.
  • Identification of key factors influencing mortality rates across the region.

Conclusions:

  • This review will provide a foundational understanding of the evidence landscape concerning maternal and child mortality in SSA.
  • Findings will inform the design of targeted primary studies and public health interventions to address this critical issue.
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