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Maternal mortality in Australia 1964-72.

L Townsend

    Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Australian Maternal Mortality Committees collect data on deaths directly and indirectly related to pregnancy. This confidential data collection aims to improve understanding and reporting of maternal mortality across all states.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Maternal mortality statistics in Australia have historically focused on direct deaths, excluding associated deaths.
    • Confidential Maternal Mortality Committees have been established in Australian states over the last two decades.
    • Previous state reports on maternal deaths were limited by small sample sizes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish and detail the methodology for collecting and classifying data on both direct and associated maternal deaths in Australia.
    • To provide a comprehensive overview of the data collection process for maternal mortality in the Commonwealth of Australia.

    Main Methods:

    • Establishment of state-based Maternal Mortality Committees to collect confidential data on each maternal death.
    • Classification of maternal deaths into direct (attributable to pregnancy) and associated (related to pregnancy) categories.
    • Confirmation of cause of death and classification, often involving a pathologist's review and necropsy.

    Main Results:

    • Confidential information on each maternal death is systematically obtained and reviewed by State Maternal Mortality Committees.
    • Causes of death are confirmed and classified following established protocols.
    • Necropsies are routinely performed to aid in accurate cause-of-death determination.

    Conclusions:

    • The establishment of Maternal Mortality Committees has enabled more comprehensive data collection on maternal deaths in Australia.
    • Standardized classification and review processes ensure accurate reporting of direct and associated maternal mortality.
    • This systematic approach enhances the understanding of factors contributing to maternal mortality in the Commonwealth of Australia.

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