TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Social Correlates of Maternal Deaths in Nigeria: An Empirical Evidence from Ondo State
AU - , Alo Olubunmi Akinsanya AU - , Ogunleye Olukoya Joel AU - , Adetula Gabriel Agboola 
JO  - The Social Sciences
VL  - 3
IS  - 7
SP  - 498
EP  - 512
PY  - 2008
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1818-5800
DO  - sscience.2008.498.512
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sscience.2008.498.512
KW  - Social correlates
KW  -maternal deaths
KW  -empirical evidence
KW  -formal education
KW  -Nigeria
AB  - Maternal mortality remains one of the most daunting public health problems in developing countries and reduction in maternal mortality have been identified as a prominent component of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. A five year (2001-2005) review of all recorded maternal deaths was carried out in the leading government hospitals in Ondo State-Nigeria. A total of 556 deaths occurred out of 11,568 deliveries (MMR480/100,000). Obstructed labour, severe anemia, abortions and native drug intoxication were the leading causes of death. Pregnancies at too young and old ages, lack of formal education and being unbooked were also significant risk factors. Employment status of mothers was also identified as associated factor of maternal mortality. Mass formal education, public enlightens to encourage utilization of antenatal facilities, prompt referrals of complicated cases and adequate equipping of the hospitals is suggested.
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