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 Maternal anemia is a common pregnancy complication and often leads to a
requirement for additional treatments and interventions. Identifying the frequency at which …

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 Globally, large numbers of children die shortly after birth and many of them
within the first 4 wk of life. This study aimed to determine the trends, patterns and causes of …

Introduction Maternal mortality studies conducted at national level do not provide information
needed for planning and monitoring health programs at lower administrative levels. The aim …

Background Anemia in pregnancy is behind a significant burden of maternal mortality and
poor birth outcomes globally. Efforts to address it need evidence on trends and its pertinent …

Background Mortality statistics are traditionally used to quantify the burden of disease and to
determine the relative importance of the various causes of death. Some of the most …

Background Reducing maternal mortality is a priority of Sustainable Development Goal 3.1
which requires frequent epidemiological analysis of trends and patterns of the causes of …

Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death
worldwide. When PPH occurs, early identification of bleeding and prompt management …

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