Background Maternal deaths remain high in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and their causes of
maternal death must be analysed frequently in this region to guide interventions. Methods …

Background Globally most maternal deaths occur during the postpartum period; however,
the burden is disproportionately higher in some Sub-Saharan African countries including …

The number of women dying during pregnancy and after childbirth remains unacceptably
high, with African countries showing the slowest decline. The leading causes of maternal …

Background Seasonal floods pose a commonly-recognised barrier to women's access to
maternal services, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Despite their importance …

Background: Knowledge and reported self-care practices of postpartum women are
important for early detection, prevention and treatment of puerperal sepsis. Objectives: This …

Background: Maternal mortality continues to be a global challenge with about 830 women
dying of childbirth and pregnancy complications every day. Tanzania has a maternal …

Introduction Maternal and perinatal deaths occurring in low and middle income countries
could be prevented with timely access to maternal and new-born care. In order to increase …

Background: Violence during childbirth indirectly contributes to maternal and neonatal
morbidity and mortality. It also causes intrapartum health consequences such as prolonged …

Background. Despite the availability of comprehensive emergency obstetric care at Dodoma
Regional Referral Hospital, deaths due to obstetric haemorrhage are still high. This study …

Background Recent estimates have shown a stagnation in maternal mortality reduction
globally. Levels and trends in maternal mortality in urban settings in Africa are of interest due …