Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Maternal mortality remains a significant global challenge, particularly in low‐and middle‐income countries. Despite advancements in healthcare, preventable maternal deaths due to inadequate antenatal care, delayed access to emergency obstetric services and co‐existing medical conditions persist. This study aims to analyze maternal mortality in a tertiary care centre, focusing on demographic, clinical and healthcare‐related factors to identify trends and risk factors for improved maternal health outcomes. A cross‐sectional study was conducted over one year at a tertiary care center, analyzing 58 cases of maternal deaths. Data on age, gravida status, antenatal visits, co‐existing morbidities and causes of death were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics to calculate frequencies and percentages. The highest proportion of maternal deaths occurred in the 20‐24 age group (37.9%), with primigravida women accounting for 43.1% of cases. Most mothers (77.6%) had fewer than three antenatal visits, indicating inadequate antenatal care. Hypertension (34.3%), anaemia (28.4%) and heart disease (18.6%) were the most common co‐existing morbidities. Eclampsia (30.3%) and HELLP syndrome (14.7%) were the leading causes of death, followed by septicaemia (13.7%) and pulmonary oedema (8.8%). The COVID‐19 pandemic contributed to 18.6% of co‐existing morbidities and 13.7% of maternal deaths. Maternal mortality in this study highlights the critical need for improved antenatal care, timely medical interventions and strengthened healthcare systems. Hypertensive disorders, anemia and the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic were significant contributors to maternal deaths. Targeted interventions, enhanced healthcare access and pandemic preparedness are essential to reduce maternal mortality and improve outcomes.
How to cite this article:
Shivaji Ramrao Dhopte and Priyanka Shedmake. Analysis of Maternal Mortality in Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2020.266.269
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2020.266.269