http://data.worldbank.org/news/over-99-percent-of-maternal-deaths-occur-in-developing-countries
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(06)68397-9/fulltext
Many causes of maternal mortality are potentially avoidable. There are various community based projects that are aiming to reduce maternal mortality rates.
Research Qs.
What are the social factors that affect maternal mortality rates in the developing world?
Aim.
To identify factors that contribute to a high maternal mortality rate in developing countries compared to developed countries.
Questions...
What are the commonest causes of maternal mortality?
What do you think is the reason for such a high rate in the developing world?
What do you think should be done to combat this issue?
How does the community/health system currently deal with this problem?
What are the current guidelines for preventing maternal mortality?
Is there enough public awareness of this issue?
What are the logistical implications of emergency situations in childbirth?
Who are the health professionals mainly involved in childbirth and preventing complications?
Are the women educated in the complications of childbirth?
Is there enough access to medications/services that could prevent such high rates?
What preventative measures are taken to reduce the high rates?
There is a three delay model which can provide an explanation..
1) Delay in decision to seek care
2) Delay in reaching care
3) Delay in receiving care
Hope that's correct! It's taken me a while to come up with a topic.
Sultana