Trends in maternal and neonatal mortality in South Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Measuring and monitoring progress towards Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 4 and 5 required valid and reliable estimates of maternal and child mortality. In South Africa, there are conflicting reports on the estimates of maternal and neonatal mortality, derived from both direct and indirect estimation techniques. This study aimed to systematically review the estimates made of maternal and neonatal mortality in the period from 1990 to 2015 in South Africa and determine trends over this period.

Methods

Nationally-representative studies reporting on maternal and neonatal mortality in South Africa were included for synthesis. Literature search for eligible studies was conducted in five electronic databases: Medline, Africa-Wide Information, Scopus, Web of Science an

SUBMITTER: Damian DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6436230 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature