RISK FACTORS FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY IN KHARTOUM STATE PUBLIC HOSPITALS, 2015

Maternal mortality is considered one of the major global health concerns especially in developing countries. The aim of this study is to explore the risk factors for maternal mortality in Khartoum State public hospitals, .A descriptive prospective hospital-based study was used. 120 maternal deaths were studied during 12 months, verbal autopsy questionnaire was adopted. Results: Odd ratio was used to assess the risk factors of maternal mortality and it was found that attended antenatal care OR = 2.898), vaccinated against tetanus (OR = 3.859 ), delayed for seeking health care ( OR = 8.406 ) , delay reaching hospitals ( OR = 1.85 ) , Delayed in receiving care( OR = 1.6 ) were associated with mother residence too far from clinics. The study concluded that low socio-economic status as well as rural and low education level of women was the major contributing factors for high maternal mortality and community mobilization, Political commitment to decreasing maternal mortality.