FACTORS INFLUENCING THE TIMING OF MATERNAL MORTALITY AT THE GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, 2014-2018

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ABSTRACT

Background: Ghana grapples with high maternal mortality ratios in spite of interventions to accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality. A substantial number of studies have been done to determine the causes of maternal mortality at the national and institutional levels. In Ghana, fewer studies have addressed the factors associated with maternal deaths.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to ascertain the demographic factors and obstetric factors associated with the timing of maternal deaths at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using data abstracted from hospital records spanning 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2018. A total of 216 records of maternal deaths were analyzed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were generated using STATA 15. Statistical significance was assumed at p

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