Trends and causes of maternal death at the Lagos University teaching hospital, Lagos, Nigeria (2007-2019).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nigeria has one of the worst global maternal mortality ratios (MMR). Institutional audit is invaluable in providing useful information for formulating preventive interventions.

Objective

To evaluate the trends, causes and socio-demographic characteristics of maternal mortality at a tertiary institution in South-western Nigeria over a period of 13 years (2007-2019).

Methodology

Cross sectional and temporal trend analysis of maternal deaths were conducted using chart reviews from 2007 to 2019. Socio-biological characteristics, booking status and ranking of clinical causes of maternal deaths were derived from patients' chart review (2007-2019). Bivariate analysis and Annual percent change (APC) of the observed trends was respectively conducted using Stata vers

SUBMITTER: Olamijulo JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9036837 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature