Maternal and fetal characteristics and causes of stillbirth in a tertiary care hospital of Nepal: secondary analysis of registry-based surveillance data.
Basant SharmaSuraj BhattaraiSabita ShresthaRakshya JoshiRenuka TamrakarPrekshya SinghJully ChaudharyUpendra PanditPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
High rate of stillbirths in Nepal could be due to the lack of quality antenatal care. The country's health systems should be strengthened so that pregnancy-related risks such as maternal hypertension and infections are identified early on. Upgrading mothers' hygiene and health awareness is equally crucial in reducing fetal deaths in low-resource settings.
Keyphrases
- pregnancy outcomes
- healthcare
- public health
- pregnant women
- birth weight
- preterm birth
- tertiary care
- blood pressure
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- mental health
- gestational age
- big data
- health information
- body mass index
- health promotion
- chronic pain
- climate change
- physical activity
- oral health
- artificial intelligence
- weight loss
- deep learning
- health insurance