TITLE:
Factors Associated with Maternal Mortality at Gynecology and Obstetrics Department in Departmental University Hospital Center of Borgou
AUTHORS:
Salifou Badariatou, Atadé Sèdjro Raoul, Sidi Imorou Rachidi, Obossou Achille Awede, Sounouvi Ernest, Salifou Kabibou
KEYWORDS:
Maternal Mortality, Ratio, Direct Obstetric Causes, Indirect Obstetric Causes, Factors Associated
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.11 No.8,
August
18,
2021
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Maternal mortality is a robust indicator of human development. Most of
it occurs in developing countries. Objectives: This study aims to determine the factors associated with maternal
mortality in Gynecology and Obstetrics Department
of Borgou Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD-B). Study method: Our study took place at Gynecology and Obstetrics Department in Borgou
Departmental University Hospital Center. This was a descriptive and analytical
case-control study, covering a period of 7 years from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2018. Results: Two hundred and twelve patients have been recruited consisting of 106
deceased women and 106 controls. The intra-hospital mortality ratio was 1100
deaths per 100,000 live births (LB). The mean age of deceased women was 27.06 ±
6.45 years with the extremes of 15 and 45 years. Direct obstetric causes were
the most frequent causes of maternal death. They were dominated by immediate
postpartum hemorrhage (32.93%), followed by High Blood Pressure (26.83%) and
infections (17.07%). The general condition of patients on admission (p-0.000)
and inadequate management (p-0.001) was associated with maternal mortality. Conclusion: Patients’ general condition on admission and inadequate management was factors associated with maternal mortality.