Use of routinely collected data to assess maternal mortality in seven tertiary maternity centers in Cameroon

Abstract Objective To analyze the data available on obstetric complications, maternal deaths, and types of admission in 7 tertiary maternity centers in Cameroon. Methods A descriptive retrospective study of all obstetric complications and maternal deaths that occurred in 7 tertiary level maternity h...

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Published in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 2011-12, Vol.115 (3), p.240-243
Main Authors: Mbassi, Symplice Mbola, Mbu, Robinson, Bouvier-Colle, Marie Hélène
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cameroon
Cesarean Section - statistics & numerical data
Child
Data Collection
Delivery, Obstetric - methods
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hospitals, Maternity - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Low-resource country
Maternal Mortality
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Patient Admission - statistics & numerical data
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - mortality
Referral and Consultation - statistics & numerical data
Referral maternity center
Retrospective Studies
Tertiary center
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Objective To analyze the data available on obstetric complications, maternal deaths, and types of admission in 7 tertiary maternity centers in Cameroon. Methods A descriptive retrospective study of all obstetric complications and maternal deaths that occurred in 7 tertiary level maternity hospitals between January 2005 and December 2006. Data were collected using the same registers, file records, and standardized questionnaires. Results During the study period there were 34 898 deliveries and 4069 cesareans were performed. There were 11 014 obstetric complications and 249 maternal deaths were recorded, giving an MMR of 713 per 100 000 deliveries. The risk of mortality among women referred to the tertiary level facilities was higher compared with women who were directly admitted to the facilities (odds ratio 3; 95% CI, 2.2–4.0). Conclusion The high rates of maternal mortality recorded in tertiary maternity centers among women who were referred reveal the urgent need for interventions to improve the referral system.
ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/j.ijgo.2011.07.018