Maternal mortality during 2 years (1994-1995) due to directive obstetric causes
- Author:
Chien Thi Trung Tran
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
maternal mortality
- MeSH:
Maternal Mortality;
death
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):18-20
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The research was performed on 2,822 birth-related deaths in women aged 15-49 at 3 provinces Quang Ngai, Song Be and Vinh Phó during 1994-1995. Bleeding was the leading cause of death (55.1%), followed by gestational toxicity and eclampsia (13.04%), uterine rupture (12.3%), umbilical infection and tetanus (10.9%) that occurred only in remote areas and induced abortion (1.89%). Source of this situation related to awareness of pregnant women, specialist level and antenatal care has not met the requirements in fact. Training approaches and favorable treatment policies for primary health workers are needed
