Andrology-Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0250
ISSN: 2167-0250
Amsalu Feleke
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prospective Study on Birth Outcome and Prevalence of Postpartum
Morbidity among Pregnant Women Who Attended for Antenatal Care in
Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia
Author(s): Tatek Abate, Bekana Kebede, Amsalu Feleke, Equlenet Misganaw and Nikki RogersTatek Abate, Bekana Kebede, Amsalu Feleke, Equlenet Misganaw and Nikki Rogers
Introduction: In Ethiopia, an estimated 676 maternal deaths occur for every 100,000 live births. The major causes of mortality and morbidity are direct obstetric causes; they mainly occur from the third trimester of pregnancy to the first week following delivery. This study elucidates the type, magnitude and associated factors of postpartum morbidity conditions among pregnant women who gave birth at the health institutions and is essential to understand the health care need for obstetric emergencies, postpartum conditions and to prepare health organizations to better monitoring and evaluation of safe motherhood programs.
Objective: To assess birth outcome and prevalence of postpartum morbidity among women attending antenatal care and gave birth at health institutions in Gondar town.
Methods: We have conducted a fou.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0250.1000125
