Abstract
Objectives: To find out risk factors in maternal mortality over a period of one year in Nehru Hospital, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur.
Study Design: An observational descriptive study.
Study Settings: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Nehru Hospital, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur.
Study Period: June 2008 to May 2009.
Results: A total of 60 maternal deaths were analysed during the present study period. Parity specific maternal mortality was highest in the grand multiparous women. Mothers with unawareness of danger signals as well as no ANC visits were associated with high maternal mortality.
Conclusion: Early recognition of the danger signs and risk factors with prompt and adequate management or referral should be emphasized.
Keywords: Maternal mortality, risk factors, parity, danger signal.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Shalini Singh
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur, U.P, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i6.11
