MATERNAL NEAR-MISS AND MORTALITY IN WOMEN WITH SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY IN TWO TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN LUANDAMATERNAL NEAR-MISS AND MORTALITY IN WOMEN WITH SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY IN TWO TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN LUANDA
MATERNAL NEAR-MISS AND MORTALITY IN WOMEN WITH SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY IN TWO TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN LUANDAMATERNAL NEAR-MISS AND MORTALITY IN WOMEN WITH SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY IN TWO TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN LUANDA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15941024220110
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Palavras-chave: Morbilidade materna grave, Near miss materno, Índice de mortalidade, Luanda, Angola
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Keywords: Severe maternal morbidity, Maternal near-miss, Mortality index, Luanda, Angola
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Abstract: Introduction: The maternal near-miss approach is a valuable tool for assessing the quality of care among women experiencing severe maternal morbidity. Objective: We aimed to estimate the frequency of maternal near-miss and maternal death. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two referral hospitals in Angola, from June 10 to September 8, 2022, and included women who met at least one WHO near-miss criterion. Descriptive analysis provided indicators of maternal near-near miss and maternal death. Results: There were 12,746 live births, 245 maternal near-miss, and 86 maternal deaths, resulting in a maternal near-miss ratio of 19.2 per 1000 live births and a maternal mortality ratio of 674.7 per 100,000 live births. The ratio of maternal near-miss to maternal death and the mortality index were 2.8:1 and 26.0%, respectively. Bleeding (n=128; 38.7%) and hypertensive disorders (n=80; 24.2%) were the most frequent causes of maternal near-miss and maternal death. Anemia was the commonest underlying cause of maternal near-miss (n=231; 94.3%) and maternal death (n=78; 90.7%). A higher mortality index was observed among women with sepsis (36.6%) and complications of abortion (36.7%). Lower family income (p<0.001), being referred from other hospitals (p=0.024), and prolonged delays in seeking care (p=0.0319) were related to maternal death. Conclusions: The primary and underlying causes of severe maternal outcomes are preventable. Community interventions focused on overcoming barriers in seeking care should be prioritized for early management of obstetric complications. Access to routine reproductive health services and antenatal care is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies and the early diagnosis of potentially life-threatening conditions.
- Maria António Castelo
- Paulo Adão de Campos
- Pedro Magalhães
- Maria Cristina Teixeira