RISK FACTORS FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY IN KHARTOUM STATE PUBLIC HOSPITALS, 2015

Authors

  • Dr.Fatima Alshikh Mohammed PhD, Senior Lecturer at King Khalid University, College of Applied Medical Science, Departments of Public Health
  • Dr.Adam Dawria Assistant Professor PhD at King Khalid University College of Applied Medical Science Public Health Department. WHO Independent Consultant
  • Dr.Ali Mohieldin Associate Professor PhD at King Khalid University College of Applied Medical Science Public Health Department
  • Amana Ahmed Imam Associate Professor PhD at King Khalid University College of Applied Medical Science Public Health Department
  • Prof Abdel Gaffar Ali Adam Ministry of health - health science academic -Sudan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i3.2018.1520

Keywords:

Khartoum, Maternal Mortality, Public Hospitals

Abstract [English]

Maternal mortality is considered one of the major global health concerns especially in   developing countries.  The aim of this study is to explore the risk factors for maternal mortality in Khartoum State public hospitals, .A descriptive prospective hospital-based study was used. 120 maternal deaths were studied during 12 months, verbal autopsy questionnaire was adopted. Results: Odd ratio was used to assess the risk factors of maternal mortality and it was found that attended antenatal care OR  =  2.898),  vaccinated against tetanus (OR  =  3.859  ), delayed for seeking health care ( OR  =  8.406    ) , delay reaching hospitals    ( OR  =  1.85 ) , Delayed   in receiving  care( OR  =  1.6 ) were  associated with  mother residence too far from clinics.


The study concluded that low socio-economic status as well as rural and low education level of women was the major contributing factors for high maternal mortality and community mobilization, Political commitment to decreasing maternal mortality.

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

Mohammed, F. A., Dawria, A., Mohieldin, A., Ahmed Imam, A., & Adam, A. G. A. (2018). RISK FACTORS FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY IN KHARTOUM STATE PUBLIC HOSPITALS, 2015. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 6(3), 246–251. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i3.2018.1520