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Maternal mortality in Anambra State of Nigeria
Author(s) -
Chukudebelu W.O.,
Ozumba B.C.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(88)90114-2
Subject(s) - medicine , maternal mortality rate , mortality rate , rural area , environmental health , demography , socioeconomics , population , health services , surgery , pathology , sociology
The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in 10 hospitals scattered all over Anambra State in a 5‐year period was studied. The hospitals covered urban, semi‐urban and rural areas. The MMR varied from 1.8 to 13 per thousand with a mean of 4.97 per thousand. The causes of and various factors influencing this high mortality rate are examined as well as the avoidable factors. Suggestions are made for its reduction based on accurate data collection, improved health facilities, improved socio‐economic status and basic education.