| Trends in maternal deaths in Ilesa, Nigeria, 1977-1988. | |
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PMID: 2069888 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cases of maternal deaths at Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, Nigeria, from January 1977 to June 1988 were reviewed. The maternal mortality rate of 2.85 per 1000 births recorded is an improvement over earlier figures due at least in part to improved obstetric care services. Illegally induced abortion was the most significant cause of maternal deaths (32.7%). Other causes were sepsis (17.3%), obstetric haemorrhage (15.4%), ruptured uterus (9.6%) and anaemia (7.7%). The problems of illegal abortion, poor antenatal and delivery supervision and late referral of cases were implicated as aetiologic factors. |
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Authors:
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S O Ogunniyi; B L Faleyimu |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: West African journal of medicine Volume: 10 ISSN: 0189-160X ISO Abbreviation: West Afr J Med Publication Date: 1991 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-08-22 Completed Date: 1991-08-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8301891 Medline TA: West Afr J Med Country: NIGERIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 400-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. |
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Abortion, Criminal
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statistics & numerical data Adult Cause of Death* Female Humans Maternal Mortality* Nigeria / epidemiology Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / mortality Puerperal Disorders / mortality |
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