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The comparative study of maternal mortality over time: the role of the professionalisation of childbirth Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Near misses: maternal morbidity and mortality [letter] Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Decline in maternal mortality in Matlab, Bangladesh: a cautionary tale Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Examining high rates of preventable maternal mortality in Kenya : could provisional measures be an effective tool to Guarantee safe pregnancy? Universiteit Gent
Child mortality associated with maternal HIV status: a retrospective analysis in Rwanda, 2005-2015 Universiteit Hasselt
Introduction Child mortality remains highest in regions of the world most affected by HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to assess child mortality rates in relation to maternal HIV status from 2005 to 2015, the period of rapid HIV treatment scale-up in Rwanda. Methods We used data from the 2005, 2010 and 2015 Rwanda Demographic Health Surveys to derive under-2 mortality rates by survey year and mother's HIV status and to build a multivariable ...
Perinatal mortality and neonatal and maternal outcome per gestational week in term pregnancies Universiteit Antwerpen
Introduction Human pregnancy is considered term from 37+0/7 to 41+6/7 weeks. Within this range, both maternal, fetal and neonatal risks may vary considerably. This study investigates how gestational age per week is related to the components of perinatal mortality and parameters of adverse neonatal and maternal outcome at term. Material and Methods A registry-based study was made of all singleton term pregnancies in the Netherlands from January ...
The magnitude and factors related to facility-based maternal mortality in Mozambique KU Leuven Universiteit Gent Universiteit Hasselt
Facility-based maternal mortality remains an important public health problem in Mozambique. A number of factors associated with health system functioning can be described behind the occurrence of these deaths. This paper aimed to evaluate the magnitude of the health facility-based maternal mortality, its geographical distribution and to assess the health facility factors implicated in the occurrence of these deaths. A secondary analysis was done ...
An alternative for the maternal mortality ratio; the coverage of obstetric interventions need Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Cancer related maternal mortality and delay in diagnosis and treatment: a case series on 26 cases KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: Cancer during pregnancy is relatively rare but may lead to maternal mortality. We aimed to assess the incidence of cancer related maternal mortality and the neonatal outcome in these patients. Also, doctor- and patient-related delay in cancer diagnosis and therapy among patients with cancer related maternal mortality is assessed. METHODS: Maternal mortality was defined as death during pregnancy or within 1 year after delivery. Data ...