Diagnóstico da situação de morte materna

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the situation of the diagnosis of maternal death in Paraíba, Brazil, according to sociodemographic variables and causes of maternal death. Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted through the Mortality Information System (SIM) of the Paraíba State Department of Health (SES / PB). We used the TabNet tool to collect data, and the sample comprised the deaths of women of childbearing age, residing in the state, from 2006 to 2016. In the statistical analysis, Software R and statistical tests were used. Results: It was found that the maternal death rate had an index of 49.15 / 100,000 lb (live births), reaching 88.77 / 100,000 lb. Of the 355 maternal deaths of residents, 341 occurred in Paraíba, concentrating in Campina Grande (132; 38.7%) and João Pessoa (123; 36%). Besides, 329 (93%) deaths occurred in the hospital environment. The predominant deaths were due to direct obstetric causes, with 277 cases (81.9%) associated with the color of women. Regarding the causes of death in Chapter XV of ICD-10, 87 (24%) occurred due to hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Conclusion: The study identified a high rate of maternal mortality from direct obstetric causes in Paraíba, concentrating the highest percentages in the black/brown population and the causes related to hypertensive disorders.