Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A community-based nested case-control study of maternal mortality

F F Fikree1, R H Gray, H W Berendes

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The status, distribution and ecology of wildlife on the U.S. Doe Hanford Site: A historical overview of research activities.

Environmental monitoring and assessment·2013
Same author

Past and present water-quality conditions in the Hanford Reach, Columbia River.

Environmental monitoring and assessment·2013
Same author

Multimedia environmental monitoring: 50 years at Hanford.

Environmental monitoring and assessment·2013
Same author

Immune correlates of HIV exposure without infection in foreskins of men from Rakai, Uganda.

Mucosal immunology·2013
Same author

A reply to Mr Palloni's comments.

Population studies·2011
Same author

Field evaluation of five rapid diagnostic tests for screening of HIV-1 infections in rural Rakai, Uganda.

International journal of STD & AIDS·2011
Same journal

Brugada syndrome in pregnancy.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same journal

Letter to the editor: A comparison in maternal and neonatal outcomes between mild fundal pressure and vacuum extraction for shortening the second stage of labor-Fundal pressure maneuvers are not created equal.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same journal

Maternal serum thrombospondin-4 levels in placenta accreta spectrum: A case-control study.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same journal

Response: A comparison in maternal and neonatal outcomes between mild fundal pressure and vacuum extraction for shortening the second stage of labor-Reconsidering the use of the term "mild fundal pressure" in obstetric practice.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same journal

Comparing functionality, anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum in women with hypertensive disorders: Findings from the WOICE assessment.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same journal

Response: A comparison in maternal and neonatal outcomes between mild fundal pressure and vacuum extraction for shortening the second stage of labor-Fundal pressure maneuvers are not created equal.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
See all related articles

Maternal mortality in Karachi, Pakistan, was 281 per 100,000 livebirths, with hemorrhage, eclampsia, and sepsis as leading causes. Interventions should focus on improving hospital care and referral systems.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Maternal mortality data from Pakistan is scarce, hindering understanding of its scope and causes.
  • A population-based survey in Karachi, Pakistan, aimed to quantify maternal deaths and identify associated risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in urban squatter settlements of Karachi.
  • To identify the primary clinical causes of maternal deaths.
  • To investigate risk factors contributing to maternal mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A household survey of 10,135 households was conducted, covering deaths from 1984-1989.
  • Verbal autopsy questionnaires were administered to 121 households reporting female deaths (ages 15-49).

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The estimated maternal mortality ratio was 281 per 100,000 livebirths.
  • Hemorrhage, eclampsia, and puerperal sepsis were the leading causes of maternal death.
  • Risk factors included maternal employment, paternal unemployment, and adverse pregnancy history; healthcare was sought but often inadequate.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for interventions to improve maternal healthcare access and quality.
  • Recommendations include enhancing hospital facilities and streamlining referral processes for obstetric emergencies.