Risk factors for postpartum maternal mortality and hospital readmission in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In low- and middle-income countries, approximately two thirds of maternal deaths occur in the postpartum period. Yet, care for women beyond 24 h after discharge is limited. The objective of this systematic review is to summarize current evidence on socio-demographic and clinical risk factors for (1) postpartum mortality and (2) postpartum hospital readmission.

Methods

A combination of keywords and subject headings (i.e. MeSH terms) for postpartum maternal mortality or readmission were searched. Articles published up to January 9, 2021 were identified in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases, without language restrictions. Studies reporting socio-demographic or clinical risk factors for postpartum mortality or readmission within six weeks of delivery among women wh

SUBMITTER: Symonds NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148415 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature