Background & objectives: Estimation of maternal mortality has been difficult because of large
sample size requirement. A study using snowball technique for identification of households …

Objective The aim of this study of maternal deaths through FOGSI members is to see its
current STATUS. Method A three-year retrospective observational study from January 2005 …

BACKGROUND: Reduction in maternal and child mortality has been a top priority in India,
especially in light of the commitment on the part of the national government to the reach the …

In developing countries, the traditional sources of demographic statistics in which the
estimates of demographic indices are based are either non-existence or incomplete. Data …

Despite the progress achieved, approximately one-quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide
occur in India. Till now, India monitors maternal mortality in 18 out of its 36 provinces using …

BACKGROUND: In order to develop, implement and evaluate policy for reducing maternal
mortality, it is essential to study the risk factors associated with maternal deaths. AIMS: The …

Methods: Motherhood method was field tested to derive measures of maternal and child
mortality at the district and sub-regional levels in Bara district, Nepal. Information on birth …

Background Data on cause-specific mortality, skilled birth attendance, and emergency
obstetric care access are essential to plan maternity services. We present the distribution of …

Healthcare sector is one of the most pivotal pillars of the administrative setup of a country. It
addresses one of the most important dilemmas that countries have to face: provision of …

Introduction: Pregnancy, although being considered a physiological state, carries risk of
serious maternal morbidity and at times death. This is due to various complications that may …