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Lake ES, Ayele M, Yilak G, Tilahun BD, Erega BB, Zemariam AB, Kumie G. Nonpneumatic anti-shock garment utilization for obstetric hemorrhage management and its predictors among obstetric care providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:874. [PMID: 39090626 PMCID: PMC11292916 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11333-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a lightweight, reusable first aid compression device that squeezes blood from the lower extremities and centralizes blood circulation to vital organs of the body. Postpartum hemorrhage followed by severe preeclampsia/eclampsia is the leading primary cause of maternal death (A reduction in extreme maternal adverse outcomes and faster recovery from shock are more likely to occur with earlier NASG intervention. The median blood loss reduced by half when the NASG was used for obstetric hemorrhage management, which was associated with significantly reduced maternal mortality among the most severe cases. OBJECTIVE To estimate the pooled prevalence of NASG utilization and its predictors in Ethiopia. METHODS Appropriate and comprehensive searches of PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar, HINARI, and Scopus were performed. The electronic literature search was last performed on November 18/2023. All observational study designs were eligible for this SRMA. All cross sectional studies reporting the prevalence/proportion of NASG utilization for obstetric hemorrhage management among obstetric care providers and associated factors were included in this SRMA. Primary studies lacking the outcome of interest were excluded from the SRMA. The extracted Microsoft Excel spreadsheet data were imported into STATA software version 17 (STATA Corporation, Texas, USA) for analysis. A random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of NASG utilization among obstetric care providers in Ethiopia. The Cochrane Q-test and I2 statistics were computed to assess the heterogeneity among the studies included in the SRMA. RESULT A total of 1623 articles were found by using our search strategies and seven studies comprising 2335 participants were ultimately included in the SRMA. The pooled prevalence of NASG utilization for obstetric hemorrhage in Ethiopia was 43.34% (95% CI: 35.25, 51.42%). The findings of this subgroup analysis by sample size showed that the pooled prevalence of NASG utilization for obstetric hemorrhage was greater in studies with sample sizes of less than the mean sample size (48.6%; 95% CI: 32.34, 64.86%). Receiving training (AOR = 3.88, 95% CI: 2.08-5.37), having good knowledge (AOR = 1.99, 95% CI: 1.28-3.16), positive attitude (AOR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.62-2.75) and having available NASGs in the facility (AOR = 4.89, 95%CI: 2.88-8.32) were significantly associated with the use of NASGs for obstetric hemorrhage management. CONCLUSION The level of NASG utilization for obstetric hemorrhage in Ethiopia is low. Receiving training, good knowledge, positive attitudes and availability of NASG were significantly associated with the utilization of NASG. Therefore, policy makers and other stakeholders should emphasize enhancing the knowledge and attitudes of obstetric care providers through continuous support and training. At the same time, they should work strictly in providing devices for all the health facilities.
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- Eyob Shitie Lake
- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Medicine and Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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Morka W, Megersa G, Bekele E, Deksisa A. Incidence of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes among Women Exposed to Maternal Near-Misses in Arsi Zone in Ethiopia: Prospective Cohort Study in 2022. J Pregnancy 2024; 2024:6560652. [PMID: 38550878 PMCID: PMC10978081 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6560652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Background Exposure to maternal near-misses has a massive effect on adverse perinatal outcomes. Hence, investigating the effect of maternal near-misses on perinatal outcomes can aid in the reduction of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The study is aimed at assessing the incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes among women exposed to maternal near-misses at Arsi Zone public hospitals in Ethiopia in 2022. Method The study included a prospective cohort of 335 women at Arsi Zone public hospitals from December 2021 to June 2022. Women who were admitted for management of pregnancy were followed. The exposed group was women with maternal near-misses screened based on disease-validated criteria. The nonexposed group was made up of women who delivered without complications. Trained data collectors used pretested, structured questionnaires to collect data from women. Pertinent data was also extracted from the clients' logbooks. Data was transferred from EpiData version 3.1 to SPSS version 25 for analysis, logistic regression was computed, and 95% confidence intervals were declared at a p value of 5% significance level. Result The incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes was higher in the exposed women than in the nonexposed women (56% versus 16%). Contrasted with the nonexposed, women exposed to maternal near-misses had a higher incidence of stillbirth (22% vs. 0.5%), low birth weight (13% vs. 3%), and preterm birth (12% vs. 2%). After adjusting for confounders, exposed women had a twofold increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to nonexposed women. Delivery mode, delay in seeking care, transport mode, and delay in receiving treatment were the risk factors for negative pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion In exposed women, a higher incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes was linked to aforementioned risk factors. Evidence-based practice intended to decrease delays in providing maternal care services does indeed improve perinatal outcomes.
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- Wogene Morka
- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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Weldemariam MG, Weldegeorges DA, Angaw Y, Assefa NE, Welay FT, Werid WM, Gebru TT, Beyene GG, Bitew MT, Mengesha MB. Magnitude and Associated Factors of Maternal Near Miss in Public Hospitals of Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Clin Nurs Res 2024; 33:138-145. [PMID: 38147002 DOI: 10.1177/10547738211029680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to determine magnitude and associated factors of maternal near miss among women seeking obstetric and gynecologic care. A hospital based cross-sectional study design was implemented in selected public hospitals of Tigrai. Systematic random sampling method was used to select study participants. Data were entered to epi data manager version 4.1 and exported to Statistical Package for social science version 20 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with maternal near miss. The magnitude of maternal near miss was found to be 7.3%. Regression analysis showed that, mothers who reside in rural area, had distance of greater than 10 km, referred from low level health institution, and mothers had no antenatal care follow up were significantly associated with maternal near miss. Therefore, promoting antenatal care and increasing awareness in rural areas related with maternal health care services is recommended.
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Habte A, Bizuayehu HM, Lemma L, Sisay Y. Road to maternal death: the pooled estimate of maternal near-miss, its primary causes and determinants in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:144. [PMID: 38368373 PMCID: PMC10874058 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06325-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal near-miss (MNM) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) working group as a woman who nearly died but survived a life-threatening condition during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy due to getting quality of care or by chance. Despite the importance of the near-miss concept in enhancing quality of care and maternal health, evidence regarding the prevalence of MNM, its primary causes and its determinants in Africa is sparse; hence, this study aimed to address these gaps. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published up to October 31, 2023, was conducted. Electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Directory of Open Access Journals), Google, and Google Scholar were used to search for relevant studies. Studies from any African country that reported the magnitude and/or determinants of MNM using WHO criteria were included. The data were extracted using a Microsoft Excel 2013 spreadsheet and analysed by STATA version 16. Pooled estimates were performed using a random-effects model with the DerSimonian Laired method. The I2 test was used to analyze the heterogeneity of the included studies. RESULTS Sixty-five studies with 968,555 participants were included. The weighted pooled prevalence of MNM in Africa was 73.64/1000 live births (95% CI: 69.17, 78.11). A high prevalence was found in the Eastern and Western African regions: 114.81/1000 live births (95% CI: 104.94, 123.59) and 78.34/1000 live births (95% CI: 67.23, 89.46), respectively. Severe postpartum hemorrhage and severe hypertension were the leading causes of MNM, accounting for 36.15% (95% CI: 31.32, 40.99) and 27.2% (95% CI: 23.95, 31.09), respectively. Being a rural resident, having a low monthly income, long distance to a health facility, not attending formal education, not receiving ANC, experiencing delays in health service, having a previous history of caesarean section, and having pre-existing medical conditions were found to increase the risk of MNM. CONCLUSION The pooled prevalence of MNM was high in Africa, especially in the eastern and western regions. There were significant variations in the prevalence of MNM across regions and study periods. Strengthening universal access to education and maternal health services, working together to tackle all three delays through community education and awareness campaigns, improving access to transportation and road infrastructure, and improving the quality of care provided at service delivery points are key to reducing MNM, ultimately improving and ensuring maternal health equity.
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- Aklilu Habte
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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Regassa WM, Gemeda GM, Wakwoya EB, Gelete BW. Magnitude of maternal near-misses and associated factors in Arsi Zone public hospitals in Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24910. [PMID: 38312699 PMCID: PMC10834814 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Investigation of maternal near-misses is useful for monitoring and evaluating the quality of obstetrics care services. Despite its importance, data has been limited in Arsi Zone public hospitals. Objective To assess the magnitude of maternal near-miss and associated factors in Arsi Zone public hospitals, Ethiopia, 2022. Method Institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on 327 study participants from December 2021 to June 2022. The study participants were selected through systematic random sampling. Trained data collectors used pre-tested structured questionnaires to collect data from study participants. Pertinent data were also extracted from clients' logbook. The data were entered to Epi Data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 25.0 for analysis. Multivariable logistic regression were employed to control for possible confounders where a significance level was set to a P-value of 5 %. Result A total of 326 study participants responded, resulting in a 99.7 % response rate. The magnitude of maternal near-miss was 34.4 % [95 % CI (29.2-39.8)]. Hypertensive disorders (35 %), hemorrhage (35 %), ruptured uterus (11 %), unsafe abortion (8 %), obstructed labour (7 %), and infection/sepsis (4.5 %) were the direct while anemia (20 %) was one of the indirect causes of maternal near-misses. ANC visit received (AOR = 2.5, 95 % CI: 1.04-5.84), First ANC booked trimester (AOR = 0.26, 95 % CI: 0.1-0.9), delay in seeking care (AOR = 3.1, 95 % CI: 1.2-8.1), delay two (AOR = 2.7, 95 % CI: 1.0-6.8) and mode of delivery (AOR = 2.8, 95 % CI: 1.3-6.1) were factors associated with maternal near-misses. Conclusion The prevalence of maternal near-miss was high. To improve the identified factors and minimize their consequences, appropriate interventions are required at all levels to improve the quality of obstetrics care services aimed at improving positive pregnancy outcomes.
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- Wogene Morka Regassa
- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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Negash A, Sertsu A, Mengistu DA, Tamire A, Birhanu Weldesenbet A, Dechasa M, Nigussie K, Bete T, Yadeta E, Balcha T, Debele GR, Dechasa DB, Fekredin H, Geremew H, Dereje J, Tolesa F, Lami M. Prevalence and determinants of maternal near miss in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2015-2023. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:380. [PMID: 37468876 PMCID: PMC10357694 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02523-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the most challenging problems in developing countries including Ethiopia is improving maternal health. About 303,000 mothers die globally, and one in every 180 is at risk from maternal causes. Developing regions account for 99% of maternal deaths. Maternal near miss (MNM) resulted in long-term consequences. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess the prevalence and predictors of maternal near miss in Ethiopia from January 2015 to March 2023. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis cover both published and unpublished studies from different databases (PubMed, CINHAL, Scopus, Science Direct, and the Cochrane Library) to search for published studies whilst searches for unpublished studies were conducted using Google Scholar and Google searches. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used. Duplicated studies were removed using Endnote X8. The paper quality was also assessed based on the JBI checklist. Finally, 21 studies were included in the study. Data synthesis and statistical analysis were conducted using STATA Version 17 software. Forest plots were used to present the pooled prevalence using the random effect model. Heterogeneity and publication bias was evaluated using Cochran's Q test, (Q) and I squared test (I2). Subgroup analysis based on study region and year of publication was performed. RESULT From a total of 705 obtained studies, twenty-one studies involving 701,997 pregnant or postpartum mothers were included in the final analysis. The national pooled prevalence of MNM in Ethiopia was 140/1000 [95% CI: 80, 190]. Lack of formal education [AOR = 2.10, 95% CI: 1.09, 3.10], Lack of antenatal care [AOR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.33, 3.03], history of cesarean section [AOR = 4.07, 95% CI: 2.91, 5.24], anemia [AOR = 4.86, 95% CI: 3.24, 6.47], and having chronic medical disorder [AOR = 2.41, 95% CI: 1.53, 3.29] were among the predictors of maternal near misses from the pooled estimate. CONCLUSION The national prevalence of maternal near miss was still substantial. Antenatal care is found to be protective against maternal near miss. Emphasizing antenatal care to prevent anemia and modifying other chronic medical conditions is recommended as prevention strategies. Avoiding primary cesarean section is recommended unless a clear indication is present. Finally, the country should place more emphasis on strategies for reducing MNM and its consequences, with the hope of improving women's health.
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- Abraham Negash
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- College of Health Sciences, Oda Bultum University, Chiro, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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Klemann D, Rijkx M, Mertens H, van Merode F, Klein D. Causes for Medical Errors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11111636. [PMID: 37297775 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Background: Quality strategies, interventions, and frameworks have been developed to facilitate a better understanding of healthcare systems. Reporting adverse events is one of these strategies. Gynaecology and obstetrics are one of the specialties with many adverse events. To understand the main causes of medical errors in gynaecology and obstetrics and how they could be prevented, we conducted this systematic review. Methods: This systematic review was performed in compliance with the Prisma 2020 guidelines. We searched several databases for relevant studies (Jan 2010-May 2023). Studies were included if they indicated the presence of any potential risk factor at the hospital level for medical errors or adverse events in gynaecology or obstetrics. Results: We included 26 articles in the quantitative analysis of this review. Most of these (n = 12) are cross-sectional studies; eight are case-control studies, and six are cohort studies. One of the most frequently reported contributing factors is delay in healthcare. In addition, the availability of products and trained staff, team training, and communication are often reported to contribute to near-misses/maternal deaths. Conclusions: All risk factors that were found in our review imply several categories of contributing factors regarding: (1) delay of care, (2) coordination and management of care, and (3) scarcity of supply, personnel, and knowledge.
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- Désirée Klemann
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht University, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Executive Board, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht University, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht University, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, 6228 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Podder D, Paul B, Biswas SC, Dasgupta A, Roy S, Pal A. Predictors and Pathway of Maternal Near Miss: A Case-Control Study in a Tertiary Care Facility in Kolkata. Indian J Community Med 2022; 47:555-561. [PMID: 36742971 PMCID: PMC9891049 DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_183_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Use of maternal near-miss (MNM) cases as an adjunct has been advocated to understand the processes of obstetric care because they share similar pathways as maternal deaths. Identifying the predictors and care pathway is crucial to improve the quality of care and end preventable maternal deaths. Materials and Methods This case-control study was conducted at a tertiary care facility in Kolkata from May 2019 to March 2020. Women admitted with complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of postpartum, who met the World Health Organization (WHO) near-miss criteria, were identified as cases, and equivalent age-group matched controls were recruited. Sample size of 60 cases and 60 controls was estimated, assuming a power of 80%, level of significance 0.05, and case-control ratio of 1. After obtaining approval from the institutional ethics committee and informed written consent from the participants, data was collected through face-to-face interview and review of records. Statistical analysis including care pathway analysis (using three-delay model) was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16. Results Joint family type (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] [CI] = 5.06 [1.48, 7.28]), lack of antenatal checkups (AOR [CI] = 7.85 [1.47, 12.09]), previous history of cesarean section (AOR [CI] = 3.94 [1.09, 14.33]), first delay in seeking care (AOR [CI] = 13.84 [3.62, 32.83]), and preexisting medical disorders (AOR [CI] = 11.03 [4.62, 22.80]) were identified as significant predictors of MNM in the adjusted model. Significant difference in the proportion of first and second delays in the care pathway was observed between cases and controls. Conclusions Identification of risk factors of MNM and pattern of delays in the care pathway will help improving quality of obstetric care.
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- Debayan Podder
- Department of Community Medicine, Raiganj Government Medical College Hospital, Raiganj, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, IPGMER-SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, IQ City Medical College, Durgapur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, ESI-PGIMSR and ESIC MCH, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Trends of and Factors Associated with Maternal Near-Miss in Selected Hospitals in North Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia. J Pregnancy 2022; 2022:2023652. [PMID: 36120504 PMCID: PMC9481311 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2023652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Maternal near-miss (MNM) refers to a woman who nearly died but survived a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. Studies in Ethiopia showed an inconsistent proportion of MNM across time and in different setups. This study is aimed at assessing the magnitude, trends, and correlates of MNM at three selected hospitals in North Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 905 mothers who gave birth from 2012 to 2017 in three hospitals using the WHO criteria for MNM. Medical records of the study subjects were selected using a systematic sampling technique. Data were retrieved using a pretested data extraction tool. Association between MNM and independent variables was assessed by using a binary logistic regression model. An odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and p value of <0.05 were used to declare the level of significance. Of the 905 medical records reviewed, the prevalence of MNM was 14.3% (95%CI = 11.9 − 16.6) and similar over the last six years (2012-2017). The magnitude of life-threatening pregnancy complications was found to be 12.7%; severe preeclampsia (31%) and postpartum hemorrhage (26%) account for the highest proportion. Admission at a higher level of obstetric care like referral hospital (AOR = 4.85; 95% CI: 1.82-12.94) and general hospital (AOR = 3.76; 95% CI: 1.37-10.33), not using partograph for labor monitoring (AOR = 1.89; 95% CI: 1.17-3.04), history of abortion (AOR = 2.52; 95% CI: 1.18-5.37), and any other pregnancy complications (AOR = 6.91; 95% CI: 3.89-12.28) were factors significantly associated with higher MNM. Even though lower than the national figure, the proportion of MNM in the study area was very high, and there were no significant changes over the last six consecutive years. Giving special emphasis to women with prior history of pregnancy complications, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and obstetric hemorrhage with strict and quick management protocols and the use of partograph for labor monitoring are recommended to reduce the burden of severe maternal outcomes in the study area and Ethiopia.
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Teshome HN, Ayele ET, Hailemeskel S, Yimer O, Mulu GB, Tadese M. Determinants of maternal near-miss among women admitted to public hospitals in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia: A case-control study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:996885. [PMID: 36091552 PMCID: PMC9452817 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.996885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background A maternal near-miss (MNM) refers to a woman who presents with life-threatening complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy but survived by chance or due to the standard care she received. It is recognized as a valuable indicator to examine the quality of obstetrics care as it follows similar predictors with maternal death. Ethiopia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries with the highest rate of maternal mortality and morbidity. Thus, studying the cause and predictors of maternal near-miss is vital to improving the quality of obstetric care, particularly in low-income countries. Objective To identify determinants of maternal near-miss among women admitted to public hospitals in North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia, 2020. Methods A facility-based unmatched case-control study was conducted on 264 women (88 cases and 176 controls) from February to April 2020. Data were collected using pretested interviewer-administered questionnaires and a review of medical records. Data were entered into Epi-data version 4.2.2 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Variables with a p-value <0.25 in the bivariable analysis were further analyzed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Finally, variables with a p-value <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Result Severe pre-eclampsia (49.5%) and postpartum hemorrhage (28.3%) were the main reasons for admission of cases. Educational level of women (AOR = 4.80, 95% CI: 1.78-12.90), education level of husbands (AOR = 5.26; 95% CI: 1.46-18.90), being referred from other health facilities (AOR = 4.73, 95% CI: 1.78-12.55), antenatal care visit (AOR = 2.75, 95% CI: 1.13-6.72), cesarean section (AOR = 3.70, 95% CI: 1.42-9.60), and medical disorder during pregnancy (AOR = 12.06, 95% CI: 2.82-51.55) were found to significantly increase the risk of maternal near-miss. Whereas, the younger age of women significantly decreased the risk of maternal near miss (AOR = 0.26, 95% CI: 0.09-0.75). Conclusion Age, educational level, antenatal care follow-ups, medical disorder during pregnancy, mode of admission, and mode of delivery were significant predictors of maternal near-miss. Socio-demographic development, use of ANC services, early detection and management of medical diseases, reducing cesarean section, and improving the referral systems are crucial to minimizing the maternal near-miss.
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- Hana Nigussie Teshome
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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Danusa KT, Debelo BT, Wakgari N, Seifu B, Kenasa K, Daba G, Wondimu F, Berhanu K. Predictors of Maternal Near Miss in Public Hospitals of West Shoa Zone, Central Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:868992. [PMID: 35573000 PMCID: PMC9100678 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.868992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Maternal mortality reduction remains a priority to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for mothers and newborns in the new sustainable development goals agenda. There is no evidence-based study done regarding maternal complications and near-miss in the study area. Objectives This study assessed the predictors of maternal near-miss in public hospitals of West Shoa Zone, Central Ethiopia, 2020. Methods An unmatched case-control study was conducted among 664 (166 cases and 498 controls) women who gave birth in public institutions in the West Shewa zone. Structured questionnaires and checklists were used to collect the data. Bivariate, multivariable logistic regression, and adjusted odds ratios were used to describe the strength and directions of association. Results The odds of maternal near-miss were higher among mothers with increased maternal age [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.065, 95%CI: (1.015–1.117)], who could not read and write (AOR = 3.06, 95%CI: 1.314–7.135), had primary (AOR = 3.49, 95%CI: 1.518–8.044), and secondary (AOR = 3.213, 95%CI: 1.418–7.282), had no antenatal care (ANC) follow-up (AOR = 2.25, 95%CI: 1.100–4.607), mothers who had a first delay of more than 6 h [AOR = 2.38, 95%CI: (1.517–3.735)] and the distance from health facility of > 60 min [AOR = 4.021, 95%CI: (1.817–8.896)]. Conclusion In this study, delay in decision making and reaching the health facility, lower educational status, not having ANC follow-up, and increased maternal age were significantly associated with maternal near misses. Therefore, the Ethiopian federal ministry of health and other stakeholders should work on increasing ANC coverage, awareness creation, and strong means of transportation to tackle the complications of a maternal near miss.
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Beyene T, Chojenta C, Smith R, Loxton D. Severe Maternal Outcomes and Quality of Maternal Health Care in South Ethiopia. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:119-130. [PMID: 35140528 PMCID: PMC8820457 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s341912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To assess the incidence of severe maternal outcomes (SMO) and quality of maternal health care in south Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based prospective study was conducted in three hospitals among all women who presented while pregnant, during and after childbirth between 12 July and 26 November 2018. Participants were followed from the time of admission to discharge. The World Health Organization (WHO) maternal near-miss (MNM) approach was used to assess SMO indicators and quality of maternal health care. Results Of 2880 live births, 315 had potentially life-threatening conditions and 108 had SMOs (90 MNM and 18 maternal deaths). The SMO incidence ratio was 37.5 per 1000 live births (95% CI 30.6–44.4) and MNM incidence ratio was 31.3 per 1000 live births (95% CI 24.9–37.7). The ratio of near-miss to maternal deaths was 5:1. The hospitals’ maternal mortality ratio (MMR) was 625 per 100,000 live births. Most (82.1%) SMO cases were referred from other health facilities. The most common cause of SMO was eclampsia (37%) followed by postpartum haemorrhage (33.3%). The highest mortality index (MI) was among women with sepsis (27.3%). The intensive care unit (ICU) admission rate was 13% for women with SMO and 83.3% of maternal deaths occurred without ICU admission. Conclusion The SMO ratio was comparable to other studies in the country. Most women with SMO were referred from other health facilities, which demonstrate the presence of the first delay (seeking care) and/or the second delay (reaching care) in the study area. The study suggests that effectively using the ICU, reducing delays, and improving the referral system may reduce SMO and improve the quality of care in the hospitals. Furthermore, continuous reviewing of SMO is needed to learn what treatment was given to women who experienced complications in the hospitals.
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- Tesfalidet Beyene
- Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Centre for Women's Health Research, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- The Mothers and Babies Research Centre at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Women's Health Research, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Teka H, Yemane A, Berhe Zelelow Y, Tadesse H, Hagos H. Maternal near-miss and mortality in a teaching hospital in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. WOMEN'S HEALTH 2022; 18:17455057221078739. [PMID: 35196926 PMCID: PMC8883400 DOI: 10.1177/17455057221078739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Objective: This study seeks to examine the prevalence of maternal morbidities and deaths in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Total purposive sampling method was employed to collect data prospectively using modified World Health Organization criteria for baseline assessment of maternal near-miss and mortality. Pregnant women or those who are within 42 days postpartum/any form of pregnancy termination that satisfy the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Results: A total of 691 mothers were recorded as having severe maternal complications. Out of these, 170 women developed severe maternal outcome, ending with 146 maternal near-miss cases and 24 maternal deaths. The maternal near-miss ratio and maternal mortality ratio were 28.5 per 1000 live births and 469.1 per 100,000 live births, respectively. The overall mortality index was 14%. The top underlying causes of severe maternal complications were the infamous triads of preeclampsia (n = 303, 43.8%), obstetric hemorrhage (n = 166, 24.0%) and sepsis (n = 130, 18.8%). About 62.5% of mothers who died were not admitted to intensive care unit. Conclusion: This study found that the infamous triads of preeclampsia, obstetric hemorrhage and sepsis persist as the commonest causes of severe maternal complications in the study area. A significant number of women with severe maternal outcome were not admitted to intensive care unit. It also highlights that the severe maternal complications, severe maternal outcome, maternal near-miss ratio and mortality index in the study area are disproportionately higher than the global average. These staggering numbers call for a system re-thinking at multiple junctures.
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- Hale Teka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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Kachale F, Malata AM, Chorwe-Sungani G, Maluwa A, Chirwa E. Determinants of maternal near-miss cases at two selected central hospitals in Malawi. Malawi Med J 2021; 33:3-9. [PMID: 35509985 PMCID: PMC9023033 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v33is.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal near-miss cases occur in larger numbers than maternal deaths hence they require comprehensive analysis when studied. However, there is scarcity of information on determinants of maternal near-miss cases in Malawi. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing the determinants of maternal near-miss cases at two selected central hospitals in Malawi. METHODS This was a case control study that utilized a quantitative approach. A random sample of 458 case files comprising maternal near-miss cases (161) and non-cases (297) was drawn using a ratio of 1:1.8. Data were analyzed using Stata 14 to generate descriptive statistics, Chi Square values to describe the data and determine associations among variables and logistic regression was conducted to determine the determinants of maternal near-miss. RESULTS We found significant differences between demographic characteristics (marital status, occupation, admission mode, means of transport and age) of maternal near-miss cases and the non-cases (P<0.05). Age and mode of birth were found to be significantly associated (P<0. 05) with maternal near-miss. Women aged 31-35 years were 3.14 times more likely to experience maternal near-miss [OR=3.14, 95% CI: 1.09, 9.02, p=0.03] compared to those aged less than 20 years. Furthermore, emergency caesarean [OR=4.08, 95% CI: 2.34, 7.09, p=0.001] and laparotomy for uterine rupture [OR=83.49, 95% CI: 10.49, 664.55, P=0.001] were significantly associated with maternal near-miss. CONCLUSION Among pregnant women, health workers need to pay close attention to factors such as age and mode of birth for them to implement targeted maternal health services in order to reduce incidence of maternal near-miss cases.
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- Fannie Kachale
- Kamuzu College of Nursing, Kamuzu College of Nursing, University of Malawi and The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
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- Kamuzu College of Nursing, Kamuzu College of Nursing, University of Malawi and The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
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- Kamuzu College of Nursing, Kamuzu College of Nursing, University of Malawi and The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
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Magalhães DMDS, Bernardes JM, Ruiz-Frutos C, Gómez-Salgado J, Calderon IDMP, Dias A. Predictive Factors for Severe Maternal Morbidity in Brazil: A Case-Control Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9030335. [PMID: 33809643 PMCID: PMC8002207 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9030335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The maternal mortality or "maternal near miss" ratio in Brazil reflects the socioeconomic indicators as well as the healthcare quality in some areas of this country, pointing out fragile points in the health services. The aim of this study was to estimate the association of diverse variables related to pregnancy and the occurrence of Near Miss in a population of women who were cared in public maternity wards in Brazil. A case-control study was performed. The association between variables and outcomes was verified through a chi-square test. A multiple analysis was carried out, producing odds ratio (OR) estimates with values of p≤0.25 in the univariate model. The results point to the following risk factors for Severe Maternal Morbidity: non-white (<0.001, OR 2.973), family income of up to two minimum wage salaries (<0.001; OR 2.159), not having a partner (<0.001, OR 2.694), obesity (<0.001, OR 20.852), not having received pre-natal care (<0.001, OR 2.843), going to less than six prenatal appointments (<0.001, OR 3.498), undergoing an inter-hospital transfer (<0.001, OR 24.655), and the absence of labor during admission (<0.001, OR 25.205). Although the results vary, the incidence of women with potential life-threatening complications is high in Brazil, which reinforces the need to universalize more complex interventions as well as coverage of primary care. The presence of precarious socio-economic indicators and unqualified obstetric care were risk factors for Severe Maternal Morbidity.
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- Daniela Mendes dos Santos Magalhães
- Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mastology Posgraduate Programme, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-687, Brazil; (D.M.d.S.M.); (I.d.M.P.C.)
- Secretary of State for Health of the Federal District, Brasilia 70390-150, Brazil
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- Public (Collective) Health Grade Programme, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-687, Brazil; (J.M.B.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain;
- Safety and Health Posgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, Guayaquil 092301, Ecuador
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain;
- Safety and Health Posgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, Guayaquil 092301, Ecuador
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-959219700
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- Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mastology Posgraduate Programme, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-687, Brazil; (D.M.d.S.M.); (I.d.M.P.C.)
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- Public (Collective) Health Grade Programme, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-687, Brazil; (J.M.B.); (A.D.)
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Tenaw SG, Assefa N, Mulatu T, Tura AK. Maternal near miss among women admitted in major private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia: a retrospective study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:181. [PMID: 33663429 PMCID: PMC7934366 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03677-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since maternal mortality is a rare event, maternal near miss has been used as a proxy indicator for measuring maternal health. Maternal near miss (MNM) refers to a woman who nearly died but survived of complications during pregnancy, childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. Although study of MNM in Ethiopia is becoming common, it is limited to public facilities leaving private facilities aside. The objective of this study was to assess MNM among women admitted in major private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia. METHODS An institution based retrospective study was conducted from March 05 to 31, 2020 in two major private hospitals in Harar and Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia. The records of all women who were admitted during pregnancy, delivery or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy was reviewed for the presence of MNM criteria as per the sub-Saharan African MNM criteria. Descriptive analysis was done by computing proportion, ratio and means. Factors associated with MNM were assessed using binary logistic regression with adjusted odds ratio (aOR) along with its 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Of 1214 pregnant or postpartum women receiving care between January 09, 2019 and February 08, 2020, 111 women developed life-threatening conditions: 108 MNM and 3 maternal deaths. In the same period, 1173 live births were registered, resulting in an MNM ratio of 92.1 per 1000 live births. Anemia in the index pregnancy (aOR: 5.03; 95%CI: 3.12-8.13), having chronic hypertension (aOR: 3.13; 95% CI: 1.57-6.26), no antenatal care (aOR: 3.04; 95% CI: 1.58-5.83), being > 35 years old (aOR: 2.29; 95%CI: 1.22-4.29), and previous cesarean section (aOR: 4.48; 95% CI: 2.67-7.53) were significantly associated with MNM. CONCLUSIONS Close to a tenth of women admitted to major private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia developed MNM. Women with anemia, history of cesarean section, and old age should be prioritized for preventing and managing MNM. Strengthening antenatal care and early screening of chronic conditions including hypertension is essential for preventing MNM.
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- Shegaw Geze Tenaw
- Department of midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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- School of nursing and midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O.B. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of nursing and midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O.B. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of nursing and midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O.B. 235, Harar, Ethiopia.
- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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Maternal near miss in Ethiopia: Protective role of antenatal care and disparity in socioeconomic inequities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Geze Tenaw S, Girma Fage S, Assefa N, Kenay Tura A. Determinants of maternal near-miss in private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia: A nested case–control study. WOMEN'S HEALTH 2021; 17:17455065211061949. [PMID: 34844476 PMCID: PMC8640294 DOI: 10.1177/17455065211061949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: Maternal near-miss refers to a woman who nearly died but survived complications in pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. The study of maternal near-miss has become essential for improving the quality of obstetric care. The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of maternal near-miss among women admitted to major private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia. Method: An unmatched nested case–control study was conducted in major private hospitals in eastern Ethiopia from 5 March to 31 March 2020. Cases were women who fulfilled the sub-Saharan African maternal near-miss criteria and those admitted to the same hospitals but discharged without any complications under the sub-Saharan African maternal near-miss tool were controls. For each case, three corresponding women were randomly selected as controls. Factors associated with maternal near-misses were analyzed using binary and multiple logistic regressions with an adjusted odds ratio along with a 95% confidence interval. Finally, p-value < 0.05 was considered as a cut-off point for the significant association. Results: A total of 432 women (108 cases and 324 controls) participated in the study. History of prior cesarean section (AOR = 4.33; 95% CI = 2.36–7.94), anemia in index pregnancy (AOR = 4.38; 95% CI = 2.43–7.91), being ⩾ 35 years of age (AOR = 2.94; 95% CI = 1.37–6.24), not attending antenatal care (AOR = 3.11; 95% CI = 1.43–6.78), and history of chronic medical disorders (AOR = 2.18; 95% CI = 1.03–4.59) were independently associated with maternal near-miss. Conclusion: Maternal age ⩾ 35 years, had no antenatal care, had prior cesarean section, being anemic in index pregnancy, and have history of chronic medical disorders were the determinants of maternal near-miss. Improving maternal near-misses requires strengthening antenatal care (including supplementation of iron and folic acid to reduce anemia) and prioritizing women with a history of chronic medical illnesses. Interventions for preventing primary cesarean sections are crucial in this era of the cesarean epidemic to minimize its effect on maternal near-miss.
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- Shegaw Geze Tenaw
- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Hernández-Vásquez A, Bendezu-Quispe G, Comandé D, Gonzales-Carillo O. Worldwide Original Research Production on Maternal Near-Miss: A 10-year Bibliometric Study. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2020; 42:614-620. [PMID: 33129216 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the global productivity regarding original articles on maternal near-miss (MNM). METHODS We conducted a bibliometric analysis of original articles published from 2008 to November 2019 in the journals indexed in the Scopus database. The averages of the number of articles by author, of the number of authors by article, of the number of citations by article, and the total number of documents with one or more authors were obtained. An analysis of the co-citation of authors and a co-occurrence analysis of the terms included in the titles and abstracts were performed and were presented as network visualization maps. RESULTS A total of 326 original articles were analyzed. There was an increase in the number of articles (p < 0.001; average annual growth rate = 12.54%). A total of 1,399 authors, an average number of articles per author of 4.29, with an index of authors per document of 0.23, and an index of co-authors per document of 8.16 were identified. A total of 85 countries contributed with original articles on MNM. Among the top ten countries regarding the contribution of articles, five were low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Brazil had the highest volume of production (31.1%), followed by the US (11.5%). Terms related to countries and the measurement of the rates and cases of MNM and the associated factors were found in recent years in the analysis of the co-occurrence of terms. CONCLUSION There was an increase in the production of original articles on MNM, with a significant participation of authors and institutions from LMICs, which reveals a growing interest in the use of MNM indicators to improve the quality of maternal health care.
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- Akram Hernández-Vásquez
- Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Centro de Excelencia en Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales en Salud, Lima, Perú
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- Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud. Lima, Perú
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- Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Factors Associated with Maternal Near Miss among Women Admitted in West Arsi Zone Public Hospitals, Ethiopia: Unmatched Case-Control Study. J Pregnancy 2020; 2020:6029160. [PMID: 32695514 PMCID: PMC7352151 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6029160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Maternal near miss refers to a very ill pregnant or delivered woman who nearly died but survived a complication during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. Maternal death; the most catastrophic end is frequently described as just “tip of the iceberg,” whereas maternal near-miss as the “base.” Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the factors associated with maternal near-miss among women admitted in public hospitals of West Arsi zone, Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from Mar 1 to Apr 30, 2019. Three hundred twenty-one (80 cases and 241 controls) study participants were involved in the study. Cases were recruited consecutively as they present, whereas controls were selected by systematic sampling method. Cases were women admitted to hospitals during pregnancy, delivery, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy and fulfilled at least one of the maternal near-miss disease-specific criteria, while controls were women admitted and gave birth by normal vaginal delivery. The interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and data abstraction tool was used to collect data. Data were entered Epi data 3.1 and then transferred into SPSS 20 for analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was used, and the significance level was declared at p value ≤ 0.05. Results The major maternal near-miss morbidities were severe obstetric hemorrhage (32.5%), pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders (31.3%), and obstructed labor (26.3%), followed by 6.3% and 3.8% of severe anemia and pregnancy-induced sepsis, respectively. The odds of maternal near miss were statistically significantly associated with women's lack of formal education [AOR = 2.24, 95% CI: (1.17, 4.31)]. Not attending antenatal care [AOR = 3.71, 95% CI: (1.10, 12.76)], having prior history of cesarean section [AOR = 3.53, 95% CI: (1.49, 8.36)], any preexisting chronic medical disorder [AOR = 2.04, 95% CI: (1.11, 3.78)], and having experienced first delay [AOR = 5.74, 95% CI: (2.93, 11.2)]. Conclusions Maternal education, antenatal care, chronic medical disorders, previous cesarean section, and first delay of obstetric care-seeking were identified as factors associated with maternal near-miss morbidity. Therefore, this finding implies the need to get better with those factors, to preclude severe maternal complications and subsequent maternal mortality.
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Risk of Severe Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Deliveries with Repeated and Primary Cesarean Deliveries versus Vaginal Deliveries: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Pregnancy 2020; 2020:9207431. [PMID: 32426168 PMCID: PMC7218956 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9207431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To determine risks of severe adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with repeated cesarean delivery (CD) and primary CD compared with those with vaginal delivery (VD). Methods Data of this cross-sectional study were extracted from 2,262 pregnant women who gave birth between August 2014 and December 2016, at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University. Severe maternal outcomes were categorized based on the World Health Organization criteria. Adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to indicate the risk of severe adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among women underwent CD compared with those who underwent VD. Results There were no cases of maternal death in this study. CD significantly increased risk of severe adverse maternal outcomes (SMO) (aOR 10.59; 95% CI, 1.19-94.54 for primary CD and aOR 17.21; 95% CI, 1.97-150.51 for repeated CD) compared with women who delivered vaginally. When compared with vaginal delivery, the risks of neonatal near miss (NNM) and severe adverse neonatal outcomes (SNO) were significantly higher in primary CD group (aOR 1.71; 95% CI 1.17-2.51 and aOR 1.66; 95% CI 1.14-2.43), respectively. For repeated CD, the risks were borderline significant (aOR, 1.58; 95% CI, 0.98-2.56 for NNM and aOR, 1.61; 95% CI, 0.99-2.60 for SNO). Conclusion Primary and repeated CD significantly increased the risk of SMO compared with VD. Risks of NNM and SNO were also significantly increased in women with primary CD. The risks of NNM and SNO for repeated CD trended toward a significant increase.
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Turi E, Fekadu G, Taye B, Kejela G, Desalegn M, Mosisa G, Etafa W, Tsegaye R, Simegnew D, Tilahun T. The impact of antenatal care on maternal near-miss events in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2020.100246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Incidence of maternal near miss among women in labour admitted to hospitals in Ethiopia. Midwifery 2019; 82:102597. [PMID: 31862558 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2019.102597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the incidence of maternal near miss and contributing factors among hospitals in Ethiopia. The study also assessed the ability of hospitals to provide signal functions of emergency obstetric care and its regional distribution. DESIGN A national dataset accessed from the Ethiopian Public Health Institute were analysed to assess the incidence of maternal near miss and mortality index among women admitted to hospitals with obstetric complications. SETTING Maternal health indicators including obstetric complications, maternal deaths and births conducted at all hospitals available in Ethiopia were included. MEASUREMENTS The maternal near miss incidence ratio, which is the number of near miss cases per 1,000 live births, and the mortality index were presented descriptively. Chi-squared test at p value ≤ 0.05 was used to assess the presence of significant regional differences of the provision of signal functions of emergency obstetric care. RESULTS In 2015, 78,195 women were admitted to hospitals with both the direct (68,002) and indirect (10,193) causes of maternal mortality. Of women who experienced the direct causes, 435 died which means there were 67,567 maternal near miss cases. In the same year, 323,824 live births were reported in hospitals, making the crude maternal near miss incidence ratio of 20.8% (9.1-38.8%) and mortality index of 0.64% (435/68,002) for the direct causes of maternal mortality. A significant regional variation was observed with regard to incidence of maternal near miss, mortality index and the provision of signal functions of emergency obstetric care. Administration of parenteral antibiotics was the most frequently practiced signal function of emergency obstetric care while blood transfusion was the least provided signal function. CONCLUSIONS In Ethiopian hospitals, the incidence of maternal near miss was unacceptably high. A significant regional variation was detected with regard to maternal near miss incidence ratio, mortality index and the provision of signal functions of emergency obstetric care. The Ethiopian government needs to work on equitable resource distribution and quality improvement initiatives in order to close the detected regional variations. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The Ethiopian government needs to practice evidence-based maternal health strategies, including capacity building of the regional hospitals in order to improve the distribution of resources and quality of maternal health.
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de Lima THB, Amorim MM, Buainain Kassar S, Katz L. Maternal near miss determinants at a maternity hospital for high-risk pregnancy in northeastern Brazil: a prospective study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:271. [PMID: 31370813 PMCID: PMC6670122 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2381-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background To investigate the association between sociodemographic and obstetric variables and delays in care with maternal near misses (MNMs) and their health indicators. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted at a high-risk maternity hospital in northeastern Brazil from June 2015 to May 2016 that included all pregnant women seen at the maternity hospital during the data collection period and excluded those who had not been discharged at the end of the study or whom we were unable to contact after the 42nd postpartum day for MNM control. We used the MNM criteria recommended by the WHO. Risk ratios (RRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Hierarchical multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. The p values of all tests were two-tailed, and the significance level was set to 5%. Results A total of 1094 pregnant women were studied. We identified 682 (62.4%) women without adverse maternal outcomes (WOAMOs) and 412 (37.6%) with adverse maternal outcomes (WAMOs), of whom 352 had potentially life-threatening conditions (PLTCs) (85.4%), including 55 MNM cases (13.3%) and five maternal deaths (1.2%). During the study period, 1002 live births (LBs) were recorded at the maternity hospital, resulting in an MNM ratio of 54.8/1000 LB. The MNM distribution by clinical condition identified hypertension in pregnancy (67.2%), hemorrhage (42.2%) and sepsis (12.7%). In the multivariate analysis, the factors significantly associated with an increased risk of MNM were fewer than six prenatal visits (OR: 3.13; 95% CI: 1.74–5.64) and cesarean section in the current pregnancy (OR: 2.91; 95% CI: 1.45–5.82). Conclusions The factors significantly associated with the occurrence of MNM were fewer than six prenatal visits and cesarean section in the current pregnancy. These findings highlight the need for improved quality, an increased number of prenatal visits and the identification of innovative and viable models of labor and delivery care that value normal delivery and decrease the percentage of unnecessary cesarean sections.
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- Telmo Henrique Barbosa de Lima
- Health Sciences University of Alagoas (UNCISAL), Rua Dr. Mario Nunes Vieira, 149 - Apto. 201, Jatiuca, Maceió, AL, Brazil.
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- Prof. Fernando Figueira Institute of Integral Medicine (IMIP), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Recife, Brazil
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- Prof. Fernando Figueira Institute of Integral Medicine (IMIP), Obstetric Intensive Care Unit, IMIP, Recife, Brazil
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Pandit R, Jain V, Bagga R, Sikka P, Jain K. Applicability of WHO Maternal Severity Score (MSS) and Maternal Severity Index (MSI) Model to predict the maternal outcome in near miss obstetric patients: a prospective observational study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2019; 300:49-57. [PMID: 30976972 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-019-05159-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the applicability of WHO Maternal Severity Score (MSS) and Maternal Severity Index (MSI) Model in near miss (NM) obstetric patients METHODS: It was a prospective observational study conducted at a tertiary health care center from July 2015 to Feb 2016. All patients fulfilling one or more WHO NM criteria were included. MSS and MSI were calculated for all NM patients on admission. They were then followed up till the final outcome (NM or death). Each NM parameter, system-wise MSS, total MSS and MSI were then associated with the final outcome. RESULTS Of 4822 patients, 1739 had potentially life-threatening conditions of which 174 were identified as NM. The average MSS and MSI of patients who remained NM was 4.41 and 11.67%, respectively, and those who died was 9.47 and 58.16%, respectively. Both were found to be significantly associated with the outcome (p < 0.001). MSI had good accuracy for maternal death prediction in women with markers of organ dysfunction (AUROC - 0.838 [95% CI 0.766-0.910]). However, of 25 NM criteria, only 17 NM criteria and 3 system dysfunctions (cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological) were found to associate significantly with the outcome. CONCLUSION MSS and MSI act as good prognostic tools to assess the severity of maternal complications and estimate the probability of death in NM patients. As all NM parameters are not equally predictive of severity of maternal morbidity, different scores per NM parameter and system should be assigned while calculating MSS for better prognostication.
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- Rubina Pandit
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160011, India.
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Cloudnine Hospital, Bangalore, India.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160011, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160011, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160011, India
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- Department of Anesthesia, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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