Universal reporting of maternal mortality: An achievable goal?

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 1 January 2006

• Country: Malaysia
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Health
• First published: 1 January 2006
• Authors: Graham, W.J. and Hussain, J.

Abstract

This paper aims to highlight the importance of aspiring to achieve universal reporting of maternal deaths as a part of taking responsibility for these avoidable tragedies. The paper first discusses the reasons for reporting maternal deaths, distinguishing between individual case notification and aggregate statistics. This is followed by a summary of the status of reporting at national and international levels, as well as major barriers and facilitators to this process. A new framework is then proposed 바카라 사이트” the REPORT framework, designed to highlight six factors essential to universal reporting. Malaysia is used to illustrate the relevance of these factors. Finally, the paper makes a Call to Action by FIGO to promote REPORT and to encourage health professionals to play their part in improving the quality of reporting on all maternal deaths 바카라 사이트” not just those directly in their care.

Citation

Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2006, 94 (3) 234-242

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Published 1 January 2006