title: [Epidemiological features of maternal deaths occurred in Recife, PE, Brazil (2000-2006)].
abstract: This was a cross-sectional study that aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics of maternal deaths among women living in Recife, PE, Brazil that occurred between 2000 and 2006. The data source consisted of investigation files on maternal deaths. To analyze the data, the EpiInfo 6.04d software was used. The analysis considered 111 deaths, corresponding to a maternal death ratio of 65.99/100,000 live births. The obstetric data showed that these women had had fewer than six prenatal consultations, between one and four previous pregnancies, cesarean deliveries and hospital admission in a severe condition. Hypertensive disorders were the main cause of death. Most of the deaths were considered avoidable. The results indicate the need to improve the healthcare for pregnant women prenatally, at delivery and during the puerperium.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Enfermagem Nossa Senhora das Graças, Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, PE.
authors.forename: Rafaella Araújo
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Correia
authors.forename: Hallana Cristina
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Araújo
authors.forename: Betise Mery Alencar
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Furtado
authors.forename: Cristine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bonfim
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality / Q000639:trends*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult