IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1428: Perinatal Mortality in South Asia: Systematic Review of Observational Studies

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1428: Perinatal Mortality in South Asia: Systematic Review of Observational Studies

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15071428

Authors: Pramesh Raj Ghimire Kingsley E. Agho Blessing J. Akombi Nidhi Wali Michael Dibley Camille Raynes-Greenow Andre M. N. Renzaho

Background: This study aimed to systematically review observational studies on perinatal mortality in South Asia. Methods: This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Five computerized bibliographic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and Scopus were searched for published studies which reported factors associated with perinatal mortality in South Asia from 1 January 2000 to 20 March 2018. All relevant observational studies (cohort, cross-sectional and case-control) were reviewed. Results: Fourteen studies met the selection criteria. The most common factors associated with perinatal mortality were: low socioeconomic status, lack of quality health-care services, pregnancy/obstetric complications and lack of antenatal care. Conclusions: Interventions to reduce perinatal mortality in the South Asia should focus on the provision of adequate antenatal care and quality healthcare services which are accessible to women of low socioeconomic status.

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