Table 4.
Positive likelihood ratio for each near-miss event leading to the probability of presence of maternal death at JTH
| Frequency (n) | Per 100 deliveries | Maternal deaths | Ratio to deaths | Sensitivity | Specificity | Likelihood ratio | Posttest odds (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe postpartum hemorrhage | 46 | 46.23 | 4 | 12:1 | 40% | 55.40% | 0.90 (0.41–1.98) | 9% (4%–17%) |
| Eclampsia | 19 | 19.13 | 2 | 10:1 | 20% | 87.10% | 1.11 (0.30–4.11) | 11% (3%–30%) |
| Sepsis | 18 | 18.12 | 1 | 18:1 | 10% | 83.60% | 0.52 (0.08–3.51) | 6% (1%–28%) |
| Ruptured uterus | 9 | 9.06 | 3 | 3:1 | 33% | 93.70% | 3.13 (1.01–9.72) | 25% (10%–51%) |
| Abortion complications | 20 | 20.14 | 1 | 20:1 | 10% | 80.00% | 0.47 (0.07–3.14) | 5% (1%–25%) |
| Given critical care in isolation ward | 40 | 40.28 | 5 | 8:1 | 50% | 62.76% | 1.34 (0.69–2.63) | 12% (7%–22%) |
| Fistula | 8 | 8.05 | 1 | 8:1 | 10% | 92.56% | 1.17 (0.16–8.46) | 11% (2%–47%) |
Abbreviation: JTH, Juba Teaching Hospital.