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Healthcare Determinants and Dominant Factors of Maternal Mortality Ratio

Journal of Angiotherapy
Background: Maternal mortality remains a critical health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings, where socio-economic and healthcare system factors exacerbate risks during pregnancy and childbirth. This study examines the dominant factors influencing maternal mortality in Suppa District, Pinrang Regency, Indonesia, focusing on variables ...
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
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High maternal and neonatal mortality rates in northern Nigeria: an 8-month observational study

International Journal of Women's Health, 2013
Gilles Guerrier,1 Bukola Oluyide,2 Maria Keramarou,1 Rebecca Grais1 1Epicentre, Paris, France; 2Médecins Sans Frontières, Paris, France Background: Despite considerable efforts to reduce the maternal mortality ratio, numerous pregnant women
Guerrier G, Oluyide B, Keramarou M, Grais R   +3 more
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Understanding pre‐eclampsia and fetal growth restriction at high altitude: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Pre‐eclampsia (PE) and fetal growth restriction (FGR) are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Both conditions are more frequent and severe at high altitudes due to physiological changes in oxygen availability and vascular adaptation.
Víctor S. Rangel, Juliana Malagón Castillo, Juan David Duarte, Mariana Abril Barreto, Alejandra Vivas Ramirez, José Alejandro Daza, Ángela María Ruiz‐Sternberg   +6 more
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Preterm assisted vaginal births and associated maternal and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective study in a tertiary hospital

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This study compares maternal and neonatal outcomes between preterm vacuum and forceps‐assisted vaginal births and evaluates preterm outcomes between those <34 + 0 weeks gestation to those ≥34 + 0. Methods This study is a single‐center retrospective cohort study of all singleton assisted vaginal births during 2014–2021. Delivery data
Caroline Leps, Paul Naseef, Elham Almoli, Daniel Kane, Nancy Nancy, Melissa Walker, John Kingdom, Sebastian R. Hobson   +7 more
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Tracking maternal mortality declines in Mongolia between 1992 and 2007: the importance of collaboration

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
OBJECTIVE: To describe the declining trend in maternal mortality observed in Mongolia from 1992 to 2007 and its acceleration after 2001 following implementation of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Strategy by the Ministry of Health and other partners ...
Buyanjargal Yadamsuren, Mario Merialdi, Ishnyam Davaadorj, Jennifer Harris Requejo, Ana Pilar Betrán, Asima Ahmad, Pagvajav Nymadawa, Tudevdorj Erkhembaatar, Delia Barcelona, Katherine Ba-thike, Robert J Hagan, Richard Prado, Wolf Wagner, Seded Khishgee, Tserendorj Sodnompil, Baatar Tsedmaa, Baldan Jav, Salik R Govind, Genden Purevsuren, Baldan Tsevelmaa, Bayaraa Soyoltuya, Brooke R Johnson, Peter Fajans, Paul FA Van Look, Altankhuyag Otgonbold   +24 more
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Early versus late amniotomy during twin labor

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study evaluates whether timing of amniotomy affects labor characteristics and maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin deliveries. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at a single academic medical center and included dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies with a normal anomaly scan and a vertex‐presenting leading
Or Eliner, Inbar Lidor, Or Touval, Gil Shechter Maor, Michal Kovo, Tal Biron‐Shental   +5 more
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Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
Hikaru Imatake, Yoshitsugu Chigusa, Haruta Mogami, Satoshi Morita, Masaki Mandai   +4 more
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Hypertensive retinopathy in pre‐eclampsia and its association with disease severity and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Pre‐eclampsia (PE) involves systemic endothelial dysfunction and microvascular injury, yet routine obstetric care lacks noninvasive readouts of maternal microvascular health. We evaluated whether hypertensive retinopathy (HR) detected during pregnancy is associated with maternal disease severity and adverse neonatal outcomes ...
Gabriele Saccone, Francesco Matarazzo, Mariarosaria Motta, Marika Rovetto, Michele Rinaldi, Maurizio Guida, Ciro Costagliola   +6 more
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Maternal mortality – a public health problem

IMC Journal of Medical Science, 2012
Maternal mortality is an important indicator which reflects the health status of a community. It can be calculated by maternal mortality ratio (MMR), maternal mortality rate (MMRate), and adult life time risk of maternal death. MMR estimates are based on
Sonia Shirin, Shamsun Nahar
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