Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2394-2746
Online ISSN: 2394-2754
CODEN : IJOGCS
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research (IJOGR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award more...Original Article
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Volume : 5, Issue : 4, Year : 2018
Article Page : 525-529
https://doi.org/10.18231/2394-2754.2018.0118
Abstract
Introduction: Maternal mortality is a key indicator of health services provided to population and reflects the health status of community.
Aim: To study the factors responsible for maternal mortality.
Materials and Methods: Maternal deaths that occurred in one year in Government Maternity Hospital, Tirupati were studied. Present study was conducted from January 2017 to December 2017 in Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Maternity Hospital, S.V. Medical College, Tirupati.
Results: 21 maternal deaths had occurred during the study period. 57.1% were unbooked cases, 61.9% were primiparous women and 61.9% were belonging to the age group of 21-25 years. Leading cause of death was hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (47.6%) followed by postpartum haemorrhage (28.4%). Maternal deaths due to direct causes were 85.7% and indirect causes were 14.3%. type 2 and 3 delays contributed to 57.1% and 38.1% maternal deaths respectively. Most of the cases were referred to the institute in late stages.
Conclusion: Health education, regular antenatal check ups, early identification of high risk pregnancies and timely intervention are needed to reduce maternal mortality.
Keywords: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, Maternal mortality, Postpartum haemorrhage.
How to cite : Kumari J S, Revathi V, Reddy K S, A study of maternal mortality in Government Maternity Hospital, Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2018;5(4):525-529
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