scholarly journals WIDOWER’S AGE AND NUMBER OF CHILDREN AFFECT PARENTING STYLE AND REMARRIAGE DECISION

2022 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Frisilia Octaviana Yolanda ◽  
Hermanto Tri Joewono. ◽  
Dwi . Aprilawati

Highlight:1. The widow will outsource childcare to other people, such as the widow's mother, stepmother, aunt, or other relatives who believe they know more about childcare after the wife's death.3. There was a significant relationship between widower’s age and the number of children affecting parenting style and remarriage decision.Abstract:Background: The high maternal mortality ratio automatically represents the highest number of widowers in Indonesia. The change of status from a husband to a widower does not rule out the possibility of being able to change his role and function in the family. Objective: To describe that the widower’s age and the number of children have an impact on the parenting style and the desire to remarry. Materials and Methods: This study was an observational study with a cross-sectional design. Husbands who had been left by their wives for two years or more owing to maternal death and had one or more children before the wife's maternal death were the subjects of this study. Widower’s age, as well as kid’s parenting patterns before the death of the mother were recorded. This study was likewise subjected to an ethics review and relied on informed consent. Results: Widowers who had one child before their wife's death and decided to remarry accounted for 7 subjects (87.5%), while those who did not remarry accounted for 5 (31.3%). On the association between a widower’s age and child-rearing practices, there were two respondents (40%) who chose to entrust their children’s care to someone else or not to be cared by themselves. Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between widower’s age and the number of children and the parenting style and remarriage decision. Single parents who decided to remarry were single parents at a relatively younger age.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Ghasemi ◽  
Narjes Noori ◽  
Ghazaleh Parnian ◽  
Erfan Ayubi ◽  
Farangis Narouei

Background: Recognizing the factors affecting maternal death can lead to the adoption of strategies to prevent similar deaths. Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the prevalence and causes of pregnant mothers' death in the population covered by Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study, the files of 126 pregnant mothers who died during 2013 - 2017 were evaluated. Demographic and obstetrics information and variables related to maternal mortality, such as maternal mortality ratio (MMR), the cause of mother’s death, the time of mother’s death, and place of death, were evaluated in general and separately in each city (i.e., Zahedan, Khash, Saravan, and Chabahar) based on descriptive statistics and according to the nature of the variables. Results: Maternal mortality ratio in Zahedan was 174.96 per 100,000 case, in Khash 190.56 per 100,000 cases, in Saravan 371.87 per 100,000 cases, and in Chabahar 384.03 per 100,000 cases. Bleeding was the most common cause of death (42.53%), 61.9% of pregnant women were living in rural areas, 80.2% died in the third trimester of pregnancy, and 42.9% died in first 24 hours after delivery. The most common underlying disease was hypertension, 70.6% of mothers died in hospitals, and 47.6% were illiterate. The most common cause of maternal death in Zahedan was cardiac disease, in Khash it was hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome, eclampsia, and preeclampsia, and in Saravan and Chabahar the leading cause was bleeding. Conclusions: Maternal mortality ratio was high in Sistan and Baluchestan. The investigation of the causes of maternal deaths showed that some of these deaths are avoidable. It is also necessary to improve midwifery emergencies management with intensive monthly courses to increase team capabilities for making the best use of golden time measures.


2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 662-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioná Carreno ◽  
Ana Lúcia de Lourenzi Bonilha ◽  
Juvenal Soares Dias da Costa

OBJECTIVE To analyze the temporal evolution of maternal mortality and its spatial distribution.METHODS Ecological study with a sample made up of 845 maternal deaths in women between 10 and 49 years, registered from 1999 to 2008 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. Data were obtained from Information System on Mortality of Ministry of Health. The maternal mortality ratio and the specific maternal mortality ratio were calculated from records, and analyzed by the Poisson regression model. In the spatial distribution, three maps of the state were built with the rates in the geographical macro-regions, in 1999, 2003, and 2008.RESULTS There was an increase of 2.0% in the period of ten years (95%CI 1.00;1.04; p = 0.01), with no significant change in the magnitude of the maternal mortality ratio. The Serra macro-region presented the highest maternal mortality ratio (1.15, 95%CI 1.08;1.21; p < 0.001). Most deaths in Rio Grande do Sul were of white women over 40 years, with a lower level of education. The time of delivery/abortion and postpartum are times of increased maternal risk, with a greater negative impact of direct causes such as hypertension and bleeding.CONCLUSIONS The lack of improvement in maternal mortality ratio indicates that public policies had no impact on women’s reproductive and maternal health. It is needed to qualify the attention to women’s health, especially in the prenatal period, seeking to identify and prevent risk factors, as a strategy of reducing maternal death.


Author(s):  
Jayasree Hansda ◽  
Debobroto Roy ◽  
Krishnapada Das ◽  
Manojit Sarkar ◽  
Rumpa Das ◽  
...  

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Rafiq ◽  
Wajeeha Syed ◽  
Simi Fayaz Ghaffar

Background and Objective: Maternal death measurement is essential to a country’s wellbeing and development status. In emerging countries like Pakistan, it remains an intimidating and failed public health challenge. Objectives of our audit were to estimate trends and causes of maternal demise in Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan. Methods: Between January 2013 to December 2017, a retrospective study was carried out at Medical Teaching Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. A structured proforma was used to collect data from the medical records. To detect trends in mother demise maternal mortality ratio was calculated for each year and for all five years, Spss version 23 was used for data analysis. Results: In the five-year periods 134 deaths were recorded. The maternal mortality during the study period was 431/100,000 live births. An unstable trend in mortality with two crowning periods in 2013 and 2017 was observed. Hemorrhage persisted as the foremost cause of maternal death over the five years period, accounting for 47.76% deaths followed by hypertension, accounting for 25.37% deaths. An increased risk of 35.08% was observed among women aged 25-29 years, followed by 26.11% in 20-24 years and 23.88% in >30 years. Conclusion: There is a decreasing trend of maternal death from 2013 to 2016 but a slight increase was noted in 2017. Hemorrhage was the top cause responsible for the maternal death. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.4.1091 How to cite this:Rafiq S, Syed W, Ghaffar SF. Trends and causes of maternal mortality in a tertiary care hospital over five years: 2013-2017. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(4):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.4.1091 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
TASNIM TAHIRA REHMAN ◽  
MAHNAZ ROOHI

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.


Author(s):  
Vrinda Patil ◽  
Vidya Kamath ◽  
Rathnamala M. Desai

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.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Ntchompbopughu Tih ◽  
Egbe Obinchemti Thomas ◽  
Tendongfor Nicholas

Abstract Background: In Cameroon, the decrease in MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) from PPH (Postpartum Haemorrhage) despite reported use of the Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour (AMTSL) is slower than required to achieve the Third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3) hence the need to question obstetric caregivers’ competence in AMTSL, as well as the factors hindering its proper useWe therefore aimed to assess obstetric caregivers’ knowledge about AMTSL, as well as the determinants and barriers of AMTSL in selected hospitals in Fako Division, Cameroon.Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study of 150 participants recruited in 27 health facilities in Buea, Limbe and Tiko health districts from January 15, 2020, to March 31, 2020. Participants’ socio-demographic and qualification characteristics, knowledge and challenges, and the references guiding their practice of AMTSL were collected using a structured questionnaire. AMTSL knowledge was categorized as poor or good and the determinants of good AMTSL knowledge were evaluated. The data was analyzed in SPSS version 25.0. Results: Of the 150 caregivers interviewed, only 48.7% had good knowledge of AMTSL. In logistic models, participants’ use of AMTSL increased Good knowledge of AMTSL (AOR: 12.96, CI: 1.12 -150.3, p=0.04). Unavailability of drugs and/or equipment, insufficient staff coverage and lack of knowledge and training of the staff were the major challenges reported. Conclusion: Obstetric caregivers in Fako division have knowledge gaps and face numerous challenges in AMTSL use, which could account for the consistently high MMR from PPH. Filling this knowledge gap and mitigating the challenges of these caregivers would certainly accelerate progress towards the achievement of SDG3.


Author(s):  
Sudha Sivakumar ◽  
Sophia G. Xavarina ◽  
Ashmitaa Srianand

Background: The aim of the study was to analyse the trend in maternal mortality ratio in a tertiary care centre.Methods: This was a four-year retrospective analysis of maternal deaths that occurred at Government Rajaji Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Madurai from January 2017 to December 2020. Cases were stratified based on cause of death. Epidemiological data was collected from the hospital register.Results: The total number of maternal deaths at GRH during the study period is 228, in which death due to obstetric cause was 82 (36%) and non-obstetric cause was 146 (64%). The most common cause in each year was PIH (23%-2017, 29%- 2018), heart disease (22%- 2019) and infection (46%- 2020).Conclusions: We concluded by this study that the maternal death due to non-obstetric causes were more than the obstetric causes due to improved antenatal, post-natal care, institutionalized deliveries and timely referral to the CEmONC (comprehensive emergency obstetric and new-born care) centres and management.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 312
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Wahyuni ◽  
Azhari Azhari ◽  
Nursari Abdul Syukur

Abstract Maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is still high enough which is dominated by three main causes of death that is bleeding, preeclampsia, and infection. Maternal Mortality in Samarinda city in 2015 increased by 76 per 100,000 live births. Maternal mortality in Samarinda city, dominated maternal death aged 20-34 years that fall into maternal and maternal death category. One of the causes of maternal death is preeclampsia and one of the causes of preeclampsia in pregnant women is obesity. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of obesity with preeclampsia in pregnant women trimester II and III in RSUD Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Samarinda with specified α is 0,05The design of this study is cross sectional, sampling technique with purposive sampling of 39 pregnant women trimester II and III. The results of this study found there is a significant relationship between obesity with preeclampsia in pregnant women trimester II and III (p value = 0.006) with the value of α = 0.05.There is a significant relationship between obesity with preeclampsia in pregnant women trimester II and III in RSUD Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Samarinda 2018. Keywords :  Obesity, Preeclampsia, Pregnant Women trimester II and III   Abstrak Angka kematian ibu di Indonesia masih cukup tinggi yang didominasi oleh tiga penyebab utama kematian yaitu perdarahan, preeklampsia, dan infeksi. Kematian ibu  di kota Samarinda tahun 2015 meningkat menjadi 76 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup hidup. AKI di kota samarinda, didominasi kematian ibu usia 20-34 tahun yang masuk dalam kategori kematian ibu hamil dan  ibu bersalin. Salah satu penyebab kematian ibu adalah preeklampsia dan salah satu penyebab terjadinya preeklampsia pada ibu hamil yaitu obesitas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan obesitas dengan preeklampsia pada ibu hamil trimester II dan III di RSUD Abdul Wahab Sjahranie  Samarinda dengan α yang ditentukan adalah 0,05Desain penelitian ini adalah cross sectional, Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan purposive sampling dan responden sebanyak 39 ibu hamil trimester II dan III. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh terdapat hubungan bermakna antara obesitas dengan preeklampsia pada ibu hamil trimester II dan III  (p value=0,006) dengan nilai α=0,05.Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara obesitas dengan preeklampsia pada ibu hamil trimester II dan III di RSUD Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Samarinda Tahun 2018. Kata Kunci : Obesitas, preeklampsia, wanita hamil trimester II dan III


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-186
Author(s):  
Jose Campbell ◽  
Eliana Duarte Osis

Maternal mortality, as a largely avoidable cause of death and reduction in maternal mortality has been a top priority in Brazil, despite massive program efforts to avert maternal deaths, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Brazil is still high especially in the poor area. Estimates of maternal mortality rates in Brazil are affected by underreporting of deaths, especially in less developed areas of the country where maternal mortality tends to be higher, and the absence of specific information indicating maternal death in reported deaths of women of reproductive age The objective of this study is to identify the true number of maternal deaths. We use data obtained from Ministry of Health information systems from the 2000 and 2012 Brazil Maternal Mortality Surveys to measure change in the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and to measure changes in factors potentially related to such change. We estimate the changes in risk of maternal death between the two surveys using Poisson regression.


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