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Chou, D, Tunçalp, Ö, Firoz, T, Barreix, M, Filipi, V, von Dadelszen, P, van den Broek, Nynke 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8523-2684, Cecatti, J G and Say, L
(2016)
'Constructing maternal morbidity – towards a standard tool to measure and monitor maternal health beyond mortality'. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol 16, Issue 45.
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Abstract
Background:
Maternal morbidity is a complex entity and its presentation and severity are on a spectrum. This paper describes the conceptualization and development of a definition for maternal morbidity, and the framework for its measurement: the maternal morbidity matrix, which is the foundation for measuring maternal morbidity, thus, the assessment tool.
Discussion:
We define maternal morbidity and associated disability as “any health condition attributed to and/or complicating pregnancy and childbirth that has a negative impact on the woman’s wellbeing and/or functioning.” A matrix of 121 conditions was generated through expert meetings, review of the International Classification of Diseases and related health problems (ICD-10), literature reviews, applying the definition of maternal morbidity and a cut-off of >0.1 % prevalence. This matrix has three dimensions: identified morbidity category, reported functioning impact and maternal history. The identification criteria for morbidity include 58 symptoms, 29 signs, 44 investigations and 35 management strategies; these criteria are aimed at recognizing the medical condition, or the functional impact/disability component that will capture the negative impact experienced by the woman.
Summary:
The maternal morbidity matrix is a practical framework for assessing maternal morbidity beyond nearmiss. In light of the emerging attention to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as part of the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) planning, a definition and standard identification criteria are essential to measuring its extent and impact.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Corporate Authors: | Maternal Morbidity Working Group |
| Subjects: | WA Public Health > Health Problems of Special Population Groups > WA 310 Maternal welfare WA Public Health > Health Administration and Organization > WA 530 International health administration WQ Obstetrics > WQ 20 Research (General) WQ Obstetrics > Pregnancy Complications > WQ 240 Pregnancy complications (General) |
| Faculty: Department: | Clinical Sciences & International Health > International Public Health Department |
| Digital Object Identifer (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-015-0789-4 |
| Depositing User: | Caroline Hercod |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Mar 2016 12:27 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Feb 2018 13:12 |
| URI: | https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/5739 |
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