Title:
Factors Contributing to Maternal Mortality in Sudan
Authors:
Sidahmed, Shaza Ahmed
Year:
2013
PAGE:
viii, 39
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Sudan, Maternal Mortality, Health Seeking Behaviour, Access, EmOC
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: Maternal mortality is one of the major health problems in Sudan. Maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 216 deaths per 100.000 live births. However; huge regional and urban-rural disparities exist. The majority of the deceased arrived late to health facilities or died in the community. Despite the efforts exerted since signing the millennium development goals, Sudan is still far from achieving the fifth goal’s targets. Lack of accurate information needed for proper planning is among the reasons hampering the progress in reducing maternal mortality. OBJECTIVES: This study aims at exploring factors contributing to high maternal mortality in Sudan and providing recommendations to help in improving maternal health. METHODOLOGY: The study is based on literature review. Both published and unpublished literatures were used. Analysis of literature was done by using a modified version of the Three Phases of Delay Model developed by Thaddeus and Maine’s in 1994. FINDINGS: Multiparous, poor, rural and women with low education level are at high risk of maternal death in Sudan. Direct obstetric causes are responsible for the majority of deaths. Factors related to late recognition of the obstetric problems, delay in seeking and accessing emergency obstetric care were found to play a paramount role in maternal mortality. Health services related barriers are significantly contributing to each phase of delay. RECOMMENDATIONS: To reduce maternal mortality in Sudan, strong political will and commitment are required. Extensive efforts should be exerted in creating community’s demand to emergency obstetric care and improving geographical and financial accessibility. Women empowerment is a key to reduce maternal deaths.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Northeastern Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Sidahmed
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
Eu1HsmboB8_20161103144906251.pdf