EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN THE STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL FROM 2008 TO 2018

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https://doi.org/10.29327/2185320.2.1-1

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Maternal Death; Women's Health; Vital Statistics; Reproductive Health; Health Status Indicators

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ABSTRACT: Objective: To determine the epidemiological profile of Maternal Mortality in the State of Rio Grande do Sul from 2008 to 2018. Method: This is a descriptive, retrospective and quantitative approach epidemiological research. Secondary data from the Mortality Information System database and the Live Birth Information System database were used. Two indicators were used: the Maternal Mortality Ratio and the Specific Maternal Mortality Ratio. Results: 509 maternal deaths were confirmed during the study period. The highest prevalence of cases occurred among women aged 40-49 years. Deaths were more frequent in black women, with no education and single. The most frequent type of obstetric cause was direct obstetric, prevailing the factors of postpartum hemorrhage and gestational hypertension with significant proteinuria. Conclusion: During this period there were 509 maternal deaths. There was a decrease of 5.86% in the Maternal Mortality Ratio values.

 

DESCRIPTORS: Maternal Death; Women's Health; Vital Statistics; Reproductive Health; Health Status Indicators

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Sandrini Regina Basso, Atitus Educação

Acadêmica de Medicina do Instituto Meridional (IMED).

 

Rafaella Menegazzo Oneda, Atitus Educação

 Acadêmica de Medicina do Instituto Meridional (IMED).

Luísa Rodrigues Frasson, Atitus Educação

Acadêmica de Medicina do Instituto Meridional (IMED).

Nicole Meller Mottecy, Atitus Educação

Acadêmica de Medicina do Instituto Meridional (IMED).

Leonardo Saraiva, Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF)

Cirurgião-Dentista. Mestre em Envelhecimento Humano da Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF). Doutorando em Odontologia pela Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF).

Cíntia Bassani, Atitus Educação

Médica Pediatra, Alergista e Imunologista. Mestra em Ciências da Saúde pelo Hospital Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo (IAMSPE) e docente na Faculdade Meridional - IMED.

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2022-12-20

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Regina Basso S, Menegazzo Oneda R, Rodrigues Frasson L, Meller Mottecy N, Saraiva L, Bassani C. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN THE STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL FROM 2008 TO 2018. C&H [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 20 [cited 2024 May 17];2(1). Available from: https://rechhc.com.br/index.php/rechhc/article/view/55

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