Epidemiological profile of maternal deaths in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: 2004-2007

Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia

Carreno, Ioná²  Bonilha, Ana Lúcia de Lourenzi³  Costa, Juvenal Soares Dias da¹ 

[1] Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos;UNIVATES;Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

关键词: Maternal mortality;    Women's health;    Vital statistics;    Reproductive health;    Health Status Indicators;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1415-790X2012000200017

学科分类：过敏症与临床免疫学

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

This study analyzedthe epidemiological profile of maternal deaths that occurred from 2004 to 2007in Rio Grande do Sul, by means of Maternal Mortality Rates and Specific MaternalMortality Ratio. Data was obtained from the Health Information System databaseand 323 maternal deaths were identified. In order to analyze indicators, Poissonregression and statistical tests were carried out. A decrease in maternal mortalityrates (0.98) was identified, although there was no difference in estimate measures(CI95% 0.87-1.10). Maternal deaths were more frequent in women who were over40 years old, had low schooling, black skin and no partners. The period of highestrisk of maternal death was during pregnancy and birth, and the main direct causeswere arterial hypertension and bleeding. Maternal mortality is an importantissue to be confronted and reduced, given most maternal deaths could have beenavoided.

【 授权许可】

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