Epidemiological profile of maternal death cases in the city of Manaus by: cause, class, schooling and race, in the period of 2011 to 2015

Abstract

Objective: To trace the epidemiological profile of maternal death in Manaus, creating sensitivity indicators. Methods: This is an ecological study with a quantitative objective, based on the analysis of secondary data from the governmental information services, such as the Municipal Health Secretary, using randomized trial in a period between 2011 to 2015, based on the prevalence of female population health, the present study identified population groups at risk of maternal death. Results: In the years 2011 to 2015, 136 cases of maternal death were recorded, allowing us to establish sensitivity indicators, frequency and socioeconomic status, stratifying them as follows: Education Level between 8 and 11 years studied, with 38 %; Racial Prevalence of 79% among brown women; Direct Obstetric Maternal Deaths are occupying 55% of the cases, dividing among the diseases known as; Specific Disease of Pregnancy and Puerperal Infection. Conclusion: It is concluded that most of the Maternal Deaths occurred due to direct obstetric causes, that is, preventable causes and can be prevented with a quality care at all levels of health care. It is observed the disparity between the number of pregnant women in the age group of 20 to 29 and Schooling between 8 and 11 years.