Intrauterine deaths: challenges faced in developing countries
Keywords:
Intrauterine, Deaths, Hygiene, Maternal, DevelopingAbstract
Background: Reasons for intrauterine deaths differ in studies from different geographical areas. This study was done to determine common reasons for intrauterine deaths in Northern India, representing population from majority of developing world.
Methods: Retrospective study was done from Jan 2010 to April 2013, and files and records reviewed to determine reasons and other data of females with intrauterine deaths.
Results: Most common reasons for intrauterine deaths were prolonged/ obstructed labour (18.08%) and hyperthermia (16.9%) due to infectious diseases.
Conclusion: Most deaths in developing countries are preventable. Awareness of existing health facilities and need to attend them timely, hygiene in newly constructed and under construction areas and political will is the need of the hour.
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