Table 3.
Morbidity Conditions and Contributory Causes Among Women with Severe Maternal Outcomes in South Ethiopia, 2018
| Morbidity | MNM N (%) | Maternal Deaths N (%) | MNM Mortality Ratio | Mortality Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe postpartum haemorrhage | 31 (34.4) | 5 (27.8) | 6:1 | 13.8 |
| Severe pre-eclampsia | 16 (17.8) | 2 (11.1) | 8:1 | 11.1 |
| Eclampsia | 31 (34.4) | 9 (50) | 4:1 | 22 |
| Sepsis or severe systemic infection | 8 (8.9) | 3 (16.7) | 3:1 | 27.3 |
| Uterine rupture | 9 (10) | 2 (11.1) | 5:1 | 18.2 |
| Pregnancy with abortive outcome (abortion/ectopic pregnancy) | 4 (4.4) | 0 (0) | – | – |
| Contributory causes/associated conditions | ||||
| Anaemia | 49 (54.4) | 9 (50) | 5:1 | 15.5 |
| HIV infection | 1 (1.1) | 1 (5.6) | 1:1 | 50 |
| Previous caesarean section | 10 (11.1) | 2 (11.1) | 5:1 | 16.6 |
| Prolonged/obstructed labour | 15 (16.7) | 6 (33.3) | 3:1 | 28.6 |
| Malaria | 7 (7.8) | 3 (16.7) | 2:1 | 30 |
| TB | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) | – | – |
| No contributory cause | 15 (16.7) | 2 (11.1) | 8:1 | 11.8 |
| Others | 8 (8.9) | 1 (5.5) | 8:1 | 12.5 |