scholarly journals ‘Maternal deaths should simply be 0’: politicization of maternal death reporting and review processes in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 492-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Melberg ◽  
Alemnesh Hailemariam Mirkuzie ◽  
Tesfamichael Awoke Sisay ◽  
Mitike Molla Sisay ◽  
Karen Marie Moland
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Health System ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
Problems And Solutions

Abstract The Maternal Death Surveillance and Response system (MDSR) was implemented in Ethiopia in 2013 to record and review maternal deaths. The overall aim of the system is to identify and address gaps in order to prevent future death but, to date, around 10% of the expected number of deaths are reported. This article examines practices and reasoning involved in maternal death reporting and review practices in Ethiopia, building on the concept of ‘practical norms’. The study is based on multi-sited fieldwork at different levels of the Ethiopian health system including interviews, document analysis and observations, and has documented the politicized nature of MDSR implementation. Death reporting and review are challenged by the fact that maternal mortality is a main indicator of health system performance. Health workers and bureaucrats strive to balance conflicting demands when implementing the MDSR system: to report all deaths; to deliver perceived success in maternal mortality reduction by reporting as few deaths as possible; and to avoid personalized accountability for deaths. Fear of personal and political accountability for maternal deaths strongly influences not only reporting practices but also the care given in the study sites. Health workers report maternal deaths in ways that minimize their number and deflect responsibility for adverse outcomes. They attribute deaths to community and infrastructural factors, which are often beyond their control. The practical norms of how health workers report deaths perpetuate a skewed way of seeing problems and solutions in maternal health. On the basis of our findings, we argue that closer attention to the broader political context is needed to understand the implementation of MDSR and other surveillance systems.

scholarly journals Juridification of maternal deaths in Ethiopia: a study of the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) system

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 900-905
Author(s):  
Andrea Melberg ◽  
Lidiya Teklemariam ◽  
Karen Marie Moland ◽  
Henriette Sinding Aasen ◽  
Mitike Molla Sisay
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Perinatal Death ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Legal Responsibility ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Surveillance And Response ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Juridification of maternal health care is on the rise globally, but little is known about its manifestations in resource constrained settings in sub-Saharan Africa. The Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) system is implemented in Ethiopia to record and review all maternal and perinatal deaths, but underreporting of deaths remains a major implementation challenge. Fear of blame and malpractice litigation among health workers are important factors in underreporting, suggestive of an increased juridification of birth care. By taking MPDSR implementation as an entry point, this article aims to explore the manifestations of juridification of birth care in Ethiopia. Based on multi-sited fieldwork involving interviews, document analysis and observations at different levels of the Ethiopian health system, we explore responses to maternal deaths at various levels of the health system. We found an increasing public notion of maternal deaths being caused by malpractice, and a tendency to perceive the juridical system as the only channel to claim accountability for maternal deaths. Conflicts over legal responsibility for deaths influenced birth care provision. Both health workers and health bureaucrats strived to balance conflicting concerns related to the MPDSR system: reporting all deaths vs revealing failures in service provision. This dilemma encouraged the development of strategies to avoid personalized accountability for deaths. In this context, increased juridification impacted both care and reporting practices. Our study demonstrates the need to create a system that secures legal protection of health professionals reporting maternal deaths as prescribed and provides the public with mechanisms to claim accountability and high-quality birth care services.

scholarly journals Bayesian Additive Modeling of Maternal Mortality In Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dioggban Jakperik ◽  
Saralees Nadarajah ◽  
Michael Jackson Adjabui
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Health System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Critical Measure

Abstract Maternal mortality is a critical measure for quality of health system in any country and hence many countries have made concerted efforts to check its occurrence. Various stakeholders involved in the management of health system in Ghana have been tasked to ensure women do not die whilst giving birth. This study was conducted on a sample of 1,052 women selected from all the ten administrative regions of Ghana in which 188 maternal deaths occurred. Two main analytical tools, namely the Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial Regression and Bayesian Additive Posterior Modeling using IN LA were used. Age at death, Marital Status, and Place of Death emerged as the most significant determinants of maternal mortality in Ghana. It was realized that high number of maternal deaths were recorded in the least developed regions with Northern Region having the highest number of Maternal Deaths. It is therefore important for stakeholders to devise a road map of getting health workers to accept postings to the rural areas and also provide well resourced health facilities to stem this menace.

scholarly journals Maternal mortality-a three-year retrospective study in a rural medical college of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 3019
Author(s):  
Jayasree Hansda ◽  
Debobroto Roy ◽  
Krishnapada Das ◽  
Manojit Sarkar ◽  
Rumpa Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Demographic Profiles ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Mortality Ratio ◽  
Tragic Event

Background: Maternal mortality is a tragic event as family revolves around a mother. The deadly obstetrical triad of hemorrhage, preeclampsia and infection has accounted for a third of all deaths. This study was conducted to assess maternal mortality ratio, demographic profile and causes of maternal death.Methods: This retrospective longitudinal study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology for a period of three years from 1st January 2018-31st December, 2020. Total no of death during this period was 134.Records of deaths and demographic profiles were retrieved from the medical record library of aforesaid hospital.Results: There were 134 maternal deaths amongst 56815 live births with MMR 235.85. The majority of deaths were in 20-29 year of age group and most of the deaths seen in multigravida. The 91.79% death was observed within the 24 hours and after 72 hours. Eclampsia, preeclampsia and hemorrhage were leading cause of maternal death seen in the study.Conclusions: Maternal mortality is higher than national MMR. Majority of maternal death were preventable by proper antenatal care, early detection of high-risk pregnancies and their timely referral to tertiary care centre.

scholarly journals MATERNAL MORTALITY

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
TASNIM TAHIRA REHMAN ◽  
MAHNAZ ROOHI
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Emergency Obstetric Care ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Care Level ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Mortality Ratio ◽  
Study Setting ◽  
Very High

Objective: To find out maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and to determine major causes of maternal death. S t u d y d e s i g n:A descriptive study. Setting: Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. S t u d y period: From 01.01.2008 to31.12.2008. Materials a n d m e t h o d s : All cases of maternal death during this study periods were included except accidental deaths. Results:There were 58 maternal deaths during this period. Total No. of live births were 5975. MMR was 58/5975 x 100,000 = 970/100,000 live births.The most common cause of maternal death was hemorrhage (34.5%) followed by hypertensive disorders/eclampsia (31%). Most of thepatients (75.86%) were referred from primary & secondary care level. C o n c l u s i o n : Maternal mortality is still very high in underdevelopedcountries including Pakistan. We must enhance emergency obstetric care (EOC) to achieve the goal of reduction in MMR.

scholarly journals Near miss maternal morbidity and maternal mortality at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
NS Shrestha ◽  
R Saha ◽  
C Karki
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Hypertensive Disorder ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Obstetric Morbidity

Background: Maternal mortality traditionally has been the indicator of maternal health all over the world. More recently review of the cases with near miss obstetric events has been found to be useful to investigate maternal mortality. Cases of near- miss are those in which women present with potentially fatal complication during pregnancy, delivery or the puerperium, and survives merely by chance or by good hospital care. Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and nature of near miss obstetric cases and maternal deaths at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital. Material and methods: This was a descriptive study done for the period of 24 months (1 January 2008 to 31 December 2009). Cases of severe obstetric morbidity were identified during daily morning meetings. All the cases were followed during their hospital stay till their discharge or death. Five factor scoring system was used to identify the near miss cases from all the severe obstetric morbidity. For each case of maternal death, data were collected from records of maternal death audit. Results: During the study period, 1562 women delivered at the institution and 36 women were identified as near-miss obstetrical cases. The prevalence of near miss case in this study was 2.3%. Five maternal deaths occurred during this period, resulting in a ratio of maternal death of 324 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Of the five maternal deaths three were due to pregnancy complicated with hepatitis E infection, one each due to Eclampsia and amniotic fluid embolism. Fifteen cases of near miss were due to haemorrhage (41.66%) and hypertensive disorder of the pregnancy was the cause in 10 (27.77%). Dystocia was the cause in 1(2.77%) case and infections in 7(19.4%) cases. Rare causes like anaesthetic complications were the cause in one case and dilated cardiomyopathy was the cause in two cases. Conclusion: The major causes of near-miss cases were similar to the causes of maternal mortality of Nepal. Need for the development of an effective audit system for maternal care which includes both near-miss obstetric morbidity and mortality is felt. Key words: Near-miss obstetric morbidity; Maternal mortality; Five factor scoring system DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3563 Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2010), Vol. 8, No. 2, Issue 30, 222-226

scholarly journals Obstetric near miss events and maternal deaths in a tertiary care hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 519
Author(s):  
Vrinda Patil ◽  
Vidya Kamath ◽  
Rathnamala M. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Maternal Near Miss ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Mortality Index ◽  
Mortality Ratio ◽  
Life Threatening

Background: Maternal mortality is one of the important indicators of maternal health. Objectives of present study were to determine the frequency of maternal near miss, maternal near miss incidence ratio, maternal near miss to mortality ratio and mortality index and to study the risk factors associated with near miss events.Methods: A retrospective analysis of severe maternal morbidity from January 2015 to December 2015 was studied. Data was collected from women with pregnancy related life-threatening complications, near miss cases and maternal deaths.Results: The total number of deliveries were 5247. The numbers of maternal deaths were 12. Maternal mortality ratio was 228 per one lakh deliveries. There were 5.3 near miss events for every 1 maternal death. The nature and course of near miss cases were analysed. Severe maternal odds ratio was 14.48. Mortality index was 15.78%. Maternal near miss incidence ratio was 12.19.Conclusions: Near Miss Mortality indicator is helpful in identifying the life-threatening conditions and thus aiming to prevent maternal mortality. Hypertensive disorders and its complications are the leading causes of near miss events. Sepsis is the main cause of maternal death.

scholarly journals Trends in maternal deaths from epilepsy in the United Kingdom: a 30-year retrospective review

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipanwita Kapoor ◽  
Suzanne Wallace
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Confidential Enquiry ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
The Uk

Objective Neurological diseases remain the second most common cause of maternal mortality from indirect causes, according to the last United Kingdom confidential enquiry into maternal death. The maternal mortality rate from epilepsy is reported as 0.61 per 100,000 maternities. The aim of this study was to analyse the trends and causes of maternal death from epilepsy in the UK over the last 30 years. Information on sub-standard care associated with fatalities was also consolidated to inform guidance and clinical care by obstetricians and physicians caring for pregnant women with epilepsy. Study design A retrospective review of 10 triennial confidential enquiry into maternal death reports (1979–2008) was performed, encompassing 21,514,457 maternities. Late and coincidental deaths were not included in the analyses. Results Between 1979 and 2008, there were 92 maternal deaths from epilepsy. The proportion of total maternal deaths from epilepsy over 30 years is 3.7% (95% CI 3.0–4.5), which showed an increasing trend. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy remains the single greatest cause of maternal death from epilepsy followed by aspiration of gastric contents during seizures and drowning during bathing. Conclusion All women with epilepsy should be looked after by specialist combined obstetric and medical or neurological teams in pregnancy to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

scholarly journals Gambaran kematian maternal di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado 1 Januari 2013 – 31 Desember 2015

e-CliniC ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustika S. Lumbanraja ◽  
Hermie M.M. Tendean ◽  
Maria Loho
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Working Mother ◽  
The Status ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Child Health

Abstract: Maternal death is the death of a pregnant woman or death within 42 days after the termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the length and location of the pregnancy, caused by anything related to pregnancy, or aggravated by the pregnancy or its handling, but not the death caused by accident or accidentally. Maternal mortality is one of the indicators to evaluate the progress of the health of a country, especially those related to maternal and child health issues. This study was aimed to determine the characteristics of maternal death. This was a descriptive retrospective study using data of the Medical Record Department of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2015. In this study, there were 41 cases of maternal deaths. In 2013 and 2014, the highest death rate was in the age group >35 years, while in 2015 in the age group 20-25 years. Based on the number of parity, the highest mortality rates in the number of parity 2-3 in 2013 and 2014, while in 2015 the number of parity ≤1. The highest mortality rate by level of education was high school educated. Based on employment status, the highest mortality rate was in the group of working mother. The highest death toll was based on marital status in the group who are married. Based on the status of the referral highest mortality rate was in status is not a referral. This study found that the highest cause of maternal mortality is three consecutive years eclampsia, sepsis, eclampsia. Conclusion: Of 41 cases of maternal deaths in the Department of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado for 3 years, the most cause of death was due to eclampsia/pre-eclampsia which was 4-7 cases each year. Maternal mortality rate per 100000 live births yearly in sequence were 373, 427, 789.Keywords: maternal death Abstrak: Kematian maternal adalah kematian wanita yang terjadi saat hamil atau dalam 42 hari setelah berakhirnya kehamilan, tidak tergantung dari lama dan lokasi kehamilan, disebabkan oleh apapun yang berhubungan dengan kehamilan, atau yang diperberat oleh kehamilan tersebut atau penanganannya, tetapi bukan kematian yang disebabkan oleh kecelakaan atau kebetulan. Kematian maternal merupakan salah satu indikator untuk melihat kemajuan kesehatan suatu negara, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan masalah kesehatan ibu dan anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kematian maternal. Jenis penelitian ini ialah deskriptif retrospektif menggunakan rekam medik di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode 1 Januari 2013-31 Desember 2015. Pada penelitian ini, ditemukan 42 kasus kematian maternal. Pada tahun 2013 dan 2014 angka kematian tertinggi di kelompok usia >35 tahun, sedangkan tahun 2015 ditemukan di kelompok usia 20-25 tahun. Berdasarkan jumlah paritas, angka kematian tertinggi pada jumlah paritas 2-3 di tahun 2013 dan 2014, sedangkan untuk tahun 2015 pada jumlah paritas ≤1. Angka kematian tertinggi berdasarkan tingkat pendidikan ialah SMA. Berdasarkan status pekerjaan, angka kematian tertinggi berada pada kelompok ibu yang bekerja. Angka kematian tertinggi berdasarkan status pernikahan berada pada kelompok yang sudah menikah. Berdasarkan status rujukan angka kematian yang tertinggi ialah pada status bukan rujukan. Pada penelitian ini ditemukan penyebab kematian ibu yang tertinggi 3 tahun berurutan ialah pre-eklampsia/eklampsia, infeksi, pre-eklampsia/eklampsia. Simpulan: Jumlah kematian maternal di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado selama 3 tahun yaitu sebanyak 41 kasus. Penyebab kematian terbanyak disebabkan oleh eklampsia/pre-eklampsia yaitu 4-7 kasus per tahun. Angka kematian ibu per 100000 kelahiran hidup per tahun berurutan ialah 373, 427, 789. Kata kunci: kematian maternal

scholarly journals Mengenal Tanda-Tanda Bahaya Kehamilan di Puskesmas Pakuan Baru Kota Jambi

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Ria Febrina
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Obstetric Complications ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Maternal Mortality Rate ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Danger Signs

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Indonesia is still high compared to other ASEAN countries. MMR in Indonesia according to the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) is 305 per 100,000 live births. The global target of SDGs (Suitainable Development Goals) is to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) to 70 per 100,000 live births. While in Jambi Province in 2017 recorded maternal deaths were 29 cases. Maternal deaths that occur during 90% of pregnancy are caused by obstetric complications. Direct obstetric complications are bleeding, infection and eclampsia. Indirectly maternal mortality is also influenced by delays at the family level in recognizing danger signs of pregnancy and making decisions to immediately seek help. Delay in reaching health facilities and assistance in health service facilities. Pregnancy danger signs must be recognized and detected early so that they can be handled properly because any danger signs of pregnancy can lead to pregnancy complications. Therefore it is necessary to provide counseling to improve the knowledge of pregnant women about the danger signs of pregnancy. This community service activity was carried out by Pakuan Baru Kota Jambi Public Health Center. The time of implementation in April 2020. The target is pregnant women. Community service methods include a survey and lecture approach. The results obtained are pregnant women able to understand the danger signs of pregnancy. It is recommended for health workers to continue to provide education related to pregnancy to pregnant women

Maternal mortality and morbidity

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suni Halder ◽  
Steve Yentis
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Live Births ◽  
The World ◽  
Mortality Ratio

The risk to women’s health is increased during pregnancy, and maternal mortality is used as an indicator of general healthcare provision as well as a target for improving women’s health worldwide. Morbidity is more difficult to define than mortality but may also be used to monitor and improve women’s care during and after pregnancy. Despite international efforts to reduce maternal mortality, there remains a wide disparity between the rate of deaths in developed (maternal mortality ratio less than 10–20 per 100,000 live births) and developing (maternal mortality ratio as high as 1000 or more per 100,000 live births in some countries) areas of the world. Similarly, treatable conditions that cause considerable morbidity in developed countries but uncommonly result in maternal death (e.g. pre-eclampsia (pre-eclamptic toxaemia), haemorrhage, and sepsis) continue to be major causes of mortality in developing countries, where appropriate care is hampered by a lack of resources, skilled staff, education, and infrastructure. Surveillance systems that identify and analyse maternal deaths aim to monitor and improve maternal healthcare through education of staff and politicians; the longest-running and most comprehensive of these, the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in the United Kingdom, was halted temporarily after the 2006–2008 report but is now active again. Surveillance of maternal morbidity is more difficult but systems also exist for this. The lessons learnt from such programmes are thought to be important drivers for improved maternal outcomes across the world.

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