Epidemiologic transition in maternal mortality and morbidity: new challenges for Jamaica. |
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Authors: | A McCaw-Binns S F Alexander J L M Lindo C Escoffery K Spence K Lewis-Bell G Lewis |
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Institution: | University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. affette.mccawbinns@uwimona.edu.jm |
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Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: Given interventions implemented in recent years to reduce maternal deaths, we sought to determine the incidence and causes of maternal deaths for 1998-2003. METHOD: Records of public hospitals and state pathologists were reviewed to identify pregnancy-related deaths within 12 months of delivery and determine their underlying causes. RESULTS: Maternal mortality declined (p=0.023) since surveillance began in 1981-83. The fall in direct mortality (p=0.0003) included 24% fewer hypertension deaths (introduction of clinical guidelines, reorganization of antenatal services) and 36% fewer hemorrhage deaths (introduction of plasma expanders). These improvements were tempered by growing indirect mortality (p=0.057), moving to 31% of maternal deaths from 17% in 1993-95. INTERPRETATION: Declines in direct mortality may be associated with surveillance and related improvements in obstetric care. Increased indirect deaths from HIV/AIDS, cardiac disease, sickle cell disease and asthma suggests the need to improve collaboration with medical teams to implement guidelines to care for pregnant women with chronic diseases. |
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Keywords: | Maternal death Jamaica HIV/AIDS Clinical guidelines Obesity Perinatal mortality |
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