National estimates for maternal mortality: an analysis based on the WHO systematic review of maternal mortality and morbidity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the worldwide commitment to improving maternal health, measuring, monitoring and comparing maternal mortality estimates remain a challenge. Due to lack of data, international agencies have to rely on mathematical models to assess its global burden. In order to assist in mapping the burden of reproductive ill-health, we conducted a systematic review of incidence/prevalence of maternal mortality and morbidity.

Methods

We followed the standard methodology for systematic reviews. This manuscript presents nationally representative estimates of maternal mortality derived from the systematic review. Using regression models, relationships between study-specific and country-specific variables with the maternal mortality estimates are explored in order to assist fur

SUBMITTER: Betran AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1351170 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature