title: Maternal mortality in Anambra State of Nigeria.
abstract: The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in 10 hospitals scattered all over Anambra State in a 5-year period was studied. The hospitals covered urban, semi-urban and rural areas. The MMR varied from 1.8 to 13 per thousand with a mean of 4.97 per thousand. The causes of and various factors influencing this high mortality rate are examined as well as the avoidable factors. Suggestions are made for its reduction based on accurate data collection, improved health facilities, improved socio-economic status and basic education.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Chukudebelu
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Ozumba
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002423:Cause of Death; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards; D006761:Hospitals; D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D009549:Nigeria; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000601:surgery; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000592:standards; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D012424:Rural Population; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013997:Time Factors