Trends in maternal mortality rates in POGS-accredited hospitals in 2012-2014.
- Author:
Tiu Elisa O.
;
Añonuevo Antoinette U.
;
Habana Maria Antonia E.
;
Sun-Cua Alice
;
Toral Jean Anne
- Publication Type:Review Articles
- MeSH: Human; Female; Maternal Death; Maternal Mortality; Hemorrhage; Hospitals; Hypertension; Heart
- From: Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016;40(3):41-45
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To review the POGS statistics on Maternal Mortality Rate and causes of direct and indirect maternal deaths from 2012 to 2014.
BASIC PROCEDURE: Data were retrieved friom the Integrated Statistical Information System, or ISIS, of POGS, and compliance in its use was assessed. Twenty four hospitals were chosen based on completeness of data and highest number of admissions.
RESULTS: Maternal Mortality Rate for the three-year period was 296 per 100,000 livebirths. The top causes of direct maternal deaths were hypertension, hemorrhage and infection. The top three causes of indirect maternal deaths were hypertension, hemorrhage and infection. The top three causes of indirect maternal deaths were cardiac, pulmonary and vascular.
CONCLUSION: Maternal Mortality Rate from 2012 to 2014 was reviewed. The low compliance submitting complete forms from POGS-accredited hospitals made the Committee on Nationwide Statistics strongly recommend an enhancement of the use of the electronic data-based system.