Trends in maternal mortality and stillbirths by county in health facility data, Kenya, 2011-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reports on maternal deaths and stillbirths in health facilities are a critical but underutilized source of information to monitor the quality of care. In addition, with increasing coverage of deliveries by health facilities, such data can improve population estimates of maternal mortality and stillbirth rates. Data quality concerns, however, have often deterred use of facility data. This study aims to assess subnational trends in institutional mortality and examine its utility for improving population-based estimates of mortality.

Methods

Data from the routine monthly reporting system of the Ministry of Health in Kenya were used to assess levels and trends in maternal mortality and stillbirth rates in 47 counties from 2011 to 2022. Data quality was assessed using

SUBMITTER: Muthee R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427102 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature