Risk factors for postpartum maternal mortality and hospital readmission in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Nicola E. Symonds (Author), Marianne Vidler (Author), Matthew O. Wiens (Author), Shazmeen Omar (Author), L. Lacey English (Author), U. Vivian Ukah (Author), J. Mark Ansermino (Author), Joseph Ngonzi (Author), Lisa M. Bebell (Author), Bella Hwang (Author), Astrid Christoffersen-Deb (Author), Niranjan Kissoon (Author), Beth A. Payne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In low- and middle-income countries, approximately two thirds of maternal deaths occur in the postpartum period. Yet, care for women beyond 24 h after discharge is limited. The objective of this systematic review is to summarize current evidence on socio-demographic and clinical...