Seasonal variation in direct obstetric mortality in rural Senegal: role of malaria?

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2003

Country:: Senegal
Document Type:: Journal Article
Theme:: Health
Authors:: Ronsmans, C., Etard, J.F., Kodio, B.

Abstract

In this article the authors explore a possible link between malaria and maternal death in a rural area of Senegal by assessing the seasonal pattern of maternal mortality by cause and examining whether this pattern coincides with the malaria season. Overall mortality in women 15–49 years of age did not differ by season, while maternal and direct obstetric deaths were significantly more frequent during the rainy/malaria season than during the rest of the year, even after adjusting for place of delivery.

Citation

Etard, J.F.; Kodio, B.; Ronsmans, C. Seasonal variation in direct obstetric mortality in rural Senegal: role of malaria? The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2003) 68 (4) 503-504.