Maternal Health in Low Resource Communities

Question 1

Maternal Death definition

Answer 1

Death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy
Irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy
From any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes

Question 2

Maternal mortality ratio definition

Answer 2

Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births

Question 3

Infant mortality rate definition

Answer 3

Number of deaths of infants under 1 year old per 1,000 live births

Question 4

3 risk factors for high MMR

Answer 4

Fragile settings
Young age
Number of pregnancies

Question 5

What are some causes of why women die in MMR

Answer 5

Severe bleeding
Infections
Hypertension
Complications from delivery
Unsafe abortion
Other associated diseases

Question 6

4 strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality

Answer 6

Family planning
Antenatal care
Clean/safe delivery
Essential obstetrical care