Study of causes of maternal mortality in Nehru hospital, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur

Title: Study of causes of maternal mortality in Nehru hospital, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur

Authors: Dr Shalini Singh, Dr Kavita Baranwal, Dr D.K Srivastava

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i5.24

Abstract

Objectives: To find out various direct and indirect causes of 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 Gynecology Department, Nehru Hospital, B.R.D Medical College, Gorakhpur.

Study Period: June 2008 to May 2009

Results: A total of 60 maternal deaths were analyzed during the present study period. 81.67 % of the deaths were due to direct causes with eclampsia (55.10%) being the most common cause followed by haemorrhage (20.41%) and septic abortion (12.25%). Anaemia was the most important indirect cause followed by liver disease and cardio vascular diseases.

Conclusion: Majority of maternal deaths were preventable by proper antenatal care, early detection of high risk pregnancies and their timely referral to tertiary care centers.

Keywords: Maternal mortality, direct and indirect obstetric cause, anemia

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