Table 4.
Underlying and contributory causes of maternal near miss at public Hospitals in Borena Zone, Ethiopia, 2022 (n = 55).
| Underlying causes and associated conditions | Maternal near-miss cases | Mortality Ratio | Mortality Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percent (%) | Ratio | Percent (%) | |
| Underlying causes | ||||
| Abortion | 9 | 16.4 | 9.0: 1 | 10.0 |
| Obstetric hemorrhage | 16 | 29.1 | 16.0: 1 | 5.9 |
| Hypertensive disorders | 34 | 61.8 | 11.3: 1 | 8.1 |
| Pregnancy-related infection | 16 | 29.1 | 4.0: 1 | 20.0 |
| Contributory causes | ||||
| Anemia | 24 | 43.6 | 24.0: 1 | 4.0 |
| Previous cesarean section | 2 | 3.6 | - | 0.0 |
| Prolonged/obstructed labor | 2 | 3.6 | - | 0.0 |