Socioeconomic, demographic and obstetric determinants of maternal near miss in Africa: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High rates of maternal mortality and morbidity remain significant health issues in low- and middle-income countries. Despite this, few researchers have investigated the underlying factors of severe maternal complications in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review was to determine the socioeconomic, demographic, and obstetric predictors of severe maternal complications in this region.

Method

For this systematic review, we searched PubMed, Scopus and Science Direct between 2000 and 2022. Studies were eligible if they reported a relationship between impending maternal death and one or more socioeconomic, demographic or obstetric determinants. We did not contact the authors of the articles, as we had access to their full texts. The quali

SUBMITTER: Diakite M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819575 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature