Level of delay in maternal care responsible for maternal death in tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Gynaecology - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Number of studies were carried out to find out factors responsible for maternal death in India. In spite of efforts taken to reduce maternal mortality it remains high till this time.Hence the present study was conducted at tertiary care hospital to find out level of delay in maternal care responsible for maternal deaths.Materials and method: It was an Observational (Retrospective) study. It was conducted in cases of maternal deaths who were admitted at tertiary care hospital from July 2013 to June 2018. Thorough analysis of the individual case record of all the cases of maternal mortality was undertaken with respect to factors like age, cause of death (direct/ indirect) and contributory factor.Results: It was found that most of the patients 138 (89.03%) were referred from other health facilities and 17 (10.96%) patients were directly admitted. Most of the patients 81 (52.25%) were referred from DH (District hospital), followed by 22 (14.19%) were referred from RH. Majority of maternal deaths 60 (38.71%) were due to delay in seeking care and reaching health facility in time (I + II) collectively.Conclusion: It was found that most of the patients 138 (89.03%) were referred from other health facilities. Most of the patients (52.25%) were referred from DH (District hospital). Majority of maternal deaths (38.71%) were due to delay in seeking care and reaching health facility in time (I + II) collectively.
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Shyamkumar Sirsam, Srividya Dharmarao Tadru
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