WHO systematic review of maternal morbidity and mortality: the prevalence of severe acute maternal morbidity (near miss).

ABSTRACT: AIM: To determine the prevalence of severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) worldwide (near miss). METHOD: Systematic review of all available data. The methodology followed a pre-defined protocol, an extensive search strategy of 10 electronic databases as well as other sources. Articles were evaluated according to specified inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using data extraction instrument which collects additional information on the quality of reporting including definitions and identification of cases. Data were entered into a specially constructed database and tabulated using SAS statistical management and analysis software. RESULTS: A total of 30 studies are included in the systematic review. Designs are mainly cross-sectional and 24 were conducted in hospital settings, mostly tea

SUBMITTER: Say L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC516581 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature