Situational Analysis of Reporting and Recording of Maternal Deaths in Gandhinagar District, Gujarat State

Tapasvi I. Puwar,Parvathy S Raman,Dileep V. Mavalankar

No 2009-06-01, IIMA Working Papers from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department

Abstract: Background: India accounts for 22% (117,000) of all maternal deaths in the world and 62% of all maternal deaths in South Asia. Death registration in India is patchy, and the number of maternal deaths is under-reported in the country. To know the correct estimates of maternal mortality, it is important to understand the current maternal death-registration system and reasons for under reporting.
Methodology: This qualitative study was conducted during June-August 2008 and analyzed maternal deaths occurred during April 2007.March 2008. To understand the current reporting system of maternal deaths, semi-structured interviews were conducted with all the concerned officials. Forms and formats relating to death registration and registers containing information on deaths in the villages and towns were studied. Deaths of women in reproductive age group (15-49), reported by the district for the same year were also analyzed. Analysis of 15 verbal autopsy forms filled by the Medical Officers and Block Health Officers was also carried out using Epi Info software.

Date: 2009-06-12
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