Objective. To summarize the prevalence and the incidence of serious morbidity from studies
reporting data on severe maternal morbidity and to compare study designs and definitions …

Frequency of and Factors Associated With Severe Maternal Mor... : Obstetrics & Gynecology
Frequency of and Factors Associated With Severe Maternal Morbidity : Obstetrics & Gynecology …

Objective: To assess prevalence and causes of severe acute maternal morbidity cases and
evaluate their impact on feto-maternal wellbeing and on facility resources. Study Design …

Objective To quantify the incidence of severe maternal morbidity in Scotland and determine
the feasibility of doing so. Design Prospective observational study. Setting All 22 consultant …

Background Both maternal mortality rate and severe maternal morbidity rate have risen
significantly in the United Sates. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Background Epidemiologic research on severe maternal morbidity often relies on a
screening definition of the outcome because a gold standard approach requires medical …

Aim To determine the prevalence of severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) worldwide
(near miss). Method Systematic review of all available data. The methodology followed a pre …

Using a provincial perinatal database for 15 years, 1988–2002. Cases were identified with
one or more of the following markers of severe maternal morbidity: blood transfusion⩾ 5 …

Objective This study utilized the Dr. Foster Global Comparators database to identify
pregnancy complications and associated risk factors that led to severe maternal morbidity …

Background Current interest in using severe maternal morbidity (SMM) as a quality indicator
for maternal healthcare will require the development of a standardized method for estimating …