Objective. This study examines the leading causes of maternal mortality in Ghana, classifies
the main causes of maternal deaths and suggests how maternal care can be improved …

Objective: To determine the yearly maternal mortality ratio over the period 2006-2010 and
trends in the causes of 139 audited maternal deaths from 2008-2010 at the Tamale …

A 6-year (2004-2009) review of maternal deaths is presented to establish particular trends at
the eastern regional hospital (1 of 10 regional hospitals in Ghana). There were a total of 191 …

Maternal death is a major global health issue with the highest impact in low-income
countries. Despite some modest decline in the maternal mortality rates in Ghana since the …

Background: Recent reports suggest that the burden of maternal mortality remains heavy in
Sub-Saharan Africa; and that the fifth millennium development goal might not be achieved …

Objective Data on maternal mortality varies by region and data source. Accurate local-level
data are essential to appreciate its burden. This study uses autopsy results to assess …

Background Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has been on the decline in the Gambia since
1990. However, there has been no steady decline in maternal mortality ratio in the Edward …

Background Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge, not only at the
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, but in the developing world in general. Objective …

Abstract Background and Objective: Maternal mortality is increasing despite all global efforts
to reverse the trend. In our environment, most studies were based on only a single health …

Maternal mortality remains a major challenge in Nigeria. This retrospective study was
conceptualized to document the number and pattern of obstetric deaths at the Central …