Predictors of maternal near miss among women admitted in Gurage zone hospitals, South Ethiopia, 2017: a case control study

• DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1903-1
• Publication Date: 2018-06-25T19:29:04Z
• Authors: Abebaw Wasie Kasahun; Wako Golicha Wako
• Keywords: Maternal death; Maternal morbidity; Advanced maternal age

Maternal mortality and morbidity remain unacceptably high in developing countries. Behind every maternal death, many other women suffered from acute chronic obstetric complications. Women who survive severe morbidities/near miss have characteristics common with death events particularly on risk factors. Ethiopia is among countries morbidities sub-Saharan Africa. However there scarce evidence factors of Ethiopia. Therefore this study aimed to identify predictors near admitted Gurage zone hospitals, south Ethiopia, 2017.Hospital based case control was conducted assess five hospitals zone, South Data 229 (77 cases 152 controls) were included the analysis. Cases due while controls for normal labor or mild moderate identified by validated-disease specific criteria. Then, two selected each verified using lottery method eligible women. collected interviewer administered questionnaire reviewing patients' records. entered Epi Info 7 analyzed SPSS 21. Multivariable logistic regression analysis done independent miss.Majority dystocia (57.1%) hemorrhage (26%). The median first delay (delay seek health care) six 4 h respectively. Prior history cesarean section {AOR 7.68, 95%CI, 3.11-18.96}, 2.79, 1.42-5.50}, being referred facilities 7.47, 95% CI, 2.27-24.51} miss.Prior section, associated miss. Timely care seeking behavior uncommon area. primary programs need enhance existing efforts improve timely