The use of the sisterhood method for estimating maternal mortality ratio in Lagos state, Nigeria

The use of the sisterhood method for estimating maternal mortality ratio in Lagos state, Nigeria

Summary Estimates of maternal mortality are crucial to inform the planning of reproductive health programmes and guide advocacy. The aim of this study was to obtain a population-based estimate of maternal mortality in Lagos State, Nigeria. The sisterhood method was used in 2008 to carry out the surv...

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Published in:Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 315 - 319
Main Authors: Oye-Adeniran, B. A., Odeyemi, K. A., Gbadegesin, A., Ekanem, E. E., Osilaja, O. K., Akin-Adenekan, O., Umoh, A. V.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Informa Healthcare 01-05-2011
Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Childbirth & labor
Developing Countries
Epidemiologic Methods
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Lagos state
Male
Maternal & child health
Maternal Mortality
maternal mortality ratio
Middle Aged
Mortality
Nigeria
Nigeria - epidemiology
Obstetric Labor Complications - mortality
Obstetrics
Population Surveillance
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - mortality
Reproductive health
Siblings
sisterhood method
Young Adult
Nigeria
Lagos Nigeria
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Summary:Summary Estimates of maternal mortality are crucial to inform the planning of reproductive health programmes and guide advocacy. The aim of this study was to obtain a population-based estimate of maternal mortality in Lagos State, Nigeria. The sisterhood method was used in 2008 to carry out the survey using a questionnaire in which respondents were asked about their sisters who died during pregnancy, childbirth or within 6 weeks after childbirth. The survey involved 4,315 respondents who provided information on 9,910 ever married sisters. The life-time likelihood (risk) of maternal death for women aged 15-49 years was found to be 0.0239 or 1 in 42. The estimated maternal mortality ratio was 450 per 100,000 live births with a 95% CI of 360 and 530. Out of 111 reported deaths, 35 (31.5%) occurred during pregnancy, 49 (44.1%) occurred during delivery and 27 (24.3%) within 6 weeks of delivery.
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ISSN:0144-3615
1364-6893
DOI:10.3109/01443615.2011.561381