• Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2004

    Case Reports Multicenter Study

    Severe acute maternal morbidity in rural South Africa.

    • M N Gandhi, T Welz, and C Ronsmans.
    • Bethesda Hospital, Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
    • Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2004 Nov 1; 87 (2): 180-7.

    ObjectiveOur objective was to identify the frequency, causes, and avoidable factors of severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) in four non-specialist hospitals in rural South Africa.MethodWe conducted a prospective audit using criteria for SAMM suited to the diagnostic and treatment facilities available in the primary hospital setting. For each case of SAMM, a local audit team assessed the standard of care against local management guidelines and examined avoidable factors. An external specialist also retrospectively examined avoidable factors.ResultThe facility-based incidence of SAMM was 541 cases per 100,000 births (95% CI 368-767). The commonest organ systems involved were cerebral (42%), coagulation (19%), and vascular dysfunctions (16%). The commonest obstetric diagnoses were eclampsia (39%) and obstetric haemorrhage (32%). Approximately 65% of cases were avoidable.ConclusionA qualitative case review audit of SAMM in a non-specialist rural setting appears feasible and sustainable, and provides valuable information towards improving deficiencies in maternal care.

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