POPLINE Document Number: 108708
Author(s):
Serour GA
Source citation:
In: Maternal and infant mortality policy and interventions: Report of an international workshop at the Aga Khan University, February 7-9, 1994. [Karachi, Pakistan], Aga Khan University, 1994. :109-15.
Abstract:
Studies have been conducted since 1980 to assess the levels of maternal mortality in various parts of Egypt. Maternal mortality ratios have been in the range of 150-299 per 100,000 live births. Since different methodological approaches were used in the studies, no national rate could be calculated. The Child Survival Project of the Ministry of Health therefore conducted a broad-scale survey of maternal mortality in the country. 122 randomly selected health bureaus reported all deaths of women aged 14-50 years weekly for one year starting March 1, 1992. Maternal deaths were identified through screening questionnaires by the trained health bureau directors. The study covered 21 governorates, with the remaining five frontier governorates excluded from consideration due to their atypical nature compared to the rest of the country. The report of survey findings is in publication. The author defines maternal mortality and its causes, then describes the survey design. It already seems apparent, however, that better care by medical professionals and less delay among women and their families in seeking antenatal care and medical advice could lead to reductions in the level of maternal mortality.
Keywords:
EgyptIndex page
Summary Report
Maternal Mortality
Study Design
Africa, Northern
Africa
Developing Countries
Mortality
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Research Methodology