The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Severe Maternal Morbidities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity remain major public health problems globally. Understanding their risk factors may result in better treatment solutions and preventive measures for maternal health. This review aims to identify the prevalence and risk factors of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and maternal near miss (MNM).

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the prevalence and risk factors of SMM and MNM. The study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. A systematic search was performed in the MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), and Science Direct databases for articles published between 2011 and 2020.

Results

Twenty-four of the 44 studies included we

SUBMITTER: Nik Hazlina NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8968119 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature