Maternal mortality ratio at the royal medical services hospitals : hospital-based data
Joint Authors
al-Smadi, Ayman
Shuwayyat, Rami
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2009), pp.26-29, 4 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2009-04-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective: To calculate and analyze of the maternal mortality ratio at the Royal Medical Services hospitals.
Methods: The data were obtained from the annual statistics reports of the Royal Medical Services, death certificates, medical records, and labor ward records.
Over a 5 years period (2000-2005).
Results: Nineteen cases were identified.
The maternal mortality ratio was calculated to be 17.08 per 100,000 live births.
Age, parity and socio-economic class were the main factors affecting the ratio.
Obstetric hemorrhage and thromboembolic disorders were the two major causes of maternal deaths.
Conclusions: Maternal mortality rate is a reflection of health care system of the country.
In the absence of a national register for maternal mortality ratio, hospital-based statistics will be a valuable alternative.
The available maternal mortality ratio of 17/100,000 live births at the Royal Medical Services hospitals is an acceptable figure and compares favorably with the international figures, with similar contribution of different causes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Smadi, Ayman& Shuwayyat, Rami. 2009. Maternal mortality ratio at the royal medical services hospitals : hospital-based data. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 16, no. 1, pp.26-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-119541
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Smadi, Ayman& Shuwayyat, Rami. Maternal mortality ratio at the royal medical services hospitals : hospital-based data. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 16, no. 1 (Apr. 2009), pp.26-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-119541
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Smadi, Ayman& Shuwayyat, Rami. Maternal mortality ratio at the royal medical services hospitals : hospital-based data. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2009. Vol. 16, no. 1, pp.26-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-119541
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 29
Record ID
BIM-119541