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Maternal mortality in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

S K Chattopadhyay, B S Sengupta, C Chattopadhyay

    British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Maternal mortality in Riyadh was 52 per 100,000 births, higher than developed nations but lower than some developing countries. Addressing hemorrhage and improving patient access to care can reduce maternal deaths.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Maternal mortality rates (MMR) serve as a critical indicator of a nation's healthcare system and overall well-being.
    • Understanding regional variations in MMR is essential for targeted public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the maternal mortality rate at the Maternity and Children Hospital in Riyadh between 1978 and 1980.
    • To identify the primary causes of maternal deaths and contributing factors.
    • To provide recommendations for reducing maternal mortality in the region.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of birth and death records from the Maternity and Children Hospital, Riyadh.
    • Calculation of maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 births.
    Keywords:
    Abortion, InducedAge FactorsAnesthesiaArab CountriesAsiaBleedingCauses Of DeathDeliveryDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesHepatic EffectsHypertensionInfectionsMaternal Mortality--etiologyMortalityPopulationPopulation DynamicsPopulation StatisticsPulmonary EmbolismResearch MethodologySaudi ArabiaVital StatisticsWestern Asia

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  • Categorization of causes of maternal death and identification of avoidable factors.

    • Main Results:

    • The maternal mortality rate was 52 per 100,000 births, with 55,428 total births recorded.
    • Leading causes of maternal death included hemorrhage, associated diseases, pulmonary embolism, and infection.
    • A significant avoidable factor identified was the delay in seeking medical care by patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The MMR in Riyadh during the study period was higher than in developed countries but lower than in some developing nations.
    • Improving blood transfusion facilities in peripheral hospitals could reduce deaths from hemorrhage.
    • Enhanced health education for rural women and traditional birth attendants is crucial for lowering the national maternal death rate.