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Study of Maternal Death in Amin Hospital in Isfahan, Iran



Ghanai P1 ; Emami H1 ; Kamran T1 ; Moshirfatemi M1
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Source: Iranian Journal of Public Health Published:1976

Abstract

During a period of five years (1971-75) 29 maternal deaths occurred in 15794 deliveries at the Amin Maternity Hospital in Isfahan (18.36 per 10000). Death was considered to be due to direct obstetrical cause in 18 cases (62.0%), indirect obstetrical cause in 8 cases (27.5%), and nonrelated cause in 3 cases (10.3%). In 14 cases of 29 the maternal death was considered avoidable. Especially amongst those deaths with direct obstetrical cause the proportion of avoidable deaths was higher (12 out of 18 deaths). Responsibility for shortcomings in the case of avoidable deaths is examined. Lack of regular prenatal care, delay of referral, referral from far distances, unavailability of compatible blood, and cultural inhibitions are found to be the most important factors.
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