Open AccessMATERNAL MORTALITY 2007-2008
Author(s) -
Aisha Abdullah Shaikh,
Sadia Saboohi,
Rubina A D Memon
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the professional medical journal/the professional medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2071-7733
pISSN - 1024-8919
DOI - 10.29309/tpmj/2010.17.02.2432
Subject(s) - medicine , eclampsia , referral , obstructed labour , maternal death , medical record , pediatrics , postpartum haemorrhage , obstetrics , pregnancy , population , family medicine , environmental health , surgery , caesarean section , genetics , biology
Objectives: To analyse the maternal mortality with its causes and possible contributing risk factors at Ghulam Mohammad Mahar Medical College Hospital, Sukkur. Setting: This study was carried out at Gynae / Obs Unit-1 of Ghulam Mohammad Mahar Medical College Hospital, Sukkur from Jan-2007 to Dec-2008. Study Design: Descriptive case series study. Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted by analysing the death records of all maternal deaths who died over a period of two (02) years from Jan 2007 to Dec 2008. Thedemographic record included age, parity, booking status and education. The cause of death and possible contributing factors were evaluated. Results: 48 mothers died during this period making Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 1578/ 100,000 live births. Direct causes contributed to 79% (38) of maternal deaths while 21% (10) were due to indirect causes. The major causes of deaths were eclampsia 27% (13), haemorrhage33% (11), Sepsis 21% (10), Obstructed labour 8% (4). Among indirect causes, hepatic encethalopathy, anemia and renal failure were observed. Conclusions: Eclampsia, haemorrhage and Sepsis are still the major killers. Factors which need urgent improvement include education, antenatal booking, early diagnosis and referrals to tertiary care centers.