TITLE:
Study of Factors Associated with Maternal Deaths at Timbuktu Hospital in Mali
AUTHORS:
Coulibaly Moussa, Kassogué Djibril, Samaké Alou, Sy Ousmane, Poda Ghislain, Dolo Akoro, Sogoba Seydou, Cissouma Assetou, Kassogué Abdoulaye, Maiga Mariam, Mariko Souleymane, Ongoiba Oumar, Traoré Bassirima, Kané Babou, Traoré Halima
KEYWORDS:
Maternal Mortality, Timbuktu Hospital, Mali
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.14 No.9,
September
19,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Despite progress in universal health coverage, maternal mortality remains a concern for developing countries, including Mali. The problem is not due only to a lack of health services but to a combination of factors that need to be identified to give hope to women of childbearing age. Objective: Determine the factors associated with maternal mortality in the Timbuktu region of Mali. Methodology: Retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional and analytical study from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022 using a questionnaire and an interview guide to determine the factors associated with maternal mortality in the Timbuktu region of Mali. Results: A total of 112 maternal deaths were recorded between 2018 and 2022. The average age of the women who died was 26 years (standard deviation 7.6 years). The 14 – 23-year-old age group is the most affected (43.8%). 66.1% of women came from rural areas. Illiteracy (77.7%), lack of ANC (54.5%), distance of households from health facilities (76%) and insecurity (52.7%) have been identified as factors contributing to maternal mortality. Conclusion: This study reported a high prevalence of maternal mortality rates that may be associated with women’s socioeconomic conditions. Actions must be developed to integrate CPN into an advanced strategy for women living in rural areas in Mali.