Table 3.
Cause-specific maternal mortality ratio (MMR) for the selected cause of death groups in Zimbabwe, 2018-19
| Cause of death group | Maternal deaths | MMR1 (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Direct causes | 103 | 153 (125 – 186) |
| Obstetric haemorrhage | 34 | 51 (35 – 71) |
| Pregnancies with abortive outcome | 24 | 38 (23 – 53) |
| Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy | 25 | 37 (24 – 55) |
| Other obstetric complications | 12 | 18 (9 – 31) |
| Pregnancy-related infections | 7 | 10 (4 – 21) |
| Indirect causes | 34 | 51 (35 – 71) |
| Non-obstetric complications | 29 | 43 (29 – 62) |
| HIV/AIDS | 10 | 15 (7 – 27) |
1 MMR = (number of maternal deaths ÷ number of live births) x 100 000. The number of live births was 67225 in 2018-19.