ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025
Determinants of maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care unit of Wolaita Sodo comprehensive specialized hospital, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study.
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- Maternal mortality in Ethiopia (2015-2025): a systematic review of recent evidence and determinants.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Magnitude and Associated Factors of Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Section: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Ethiopia.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Burn Injury Treatment Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Hospital Burn Unit in Southern Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Time to maternal death and its predictors among obstetric ICU patients in a resource-limited setting: A 10-year survival analysis.PloS one · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundMaternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) remains disproportionately high in low-resource settings. Limited evidence exists regarding its determinants in such contexts. This study aimed to identify factors associated with maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to the ICU of Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia.
methodsAn unmatched case–control study was conducted from November 23 to December 23, 2023, at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 378 obstetric ICU admissions over a 10-year period were reviewed, including 126 maternal deaths (cases) and 252 survivors (controls), selected using simple random sampling. Data were extracted using a structured, pretested checklist. Bivariate analysis was used to identify candidate variables (p < 0.25) for inclusion in multivariable analysis where in statistical significance was established at p < 0.05. Strength of association was expressed by Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence.
resultsSignificant predictors of maternal mortality included ICU stay of fewer than five days [AOR = 2.61; 95% CI: 1.41–4.82], use of invasive mechanical ventilation [AOR = 3.82; 95% CI: 1.90–7.30], presence of shock [AOR = 6.80; 95% CI: 3.24–14.14], and multi-organ failure [AOR = 2.69; 95% CI: 1.03–6.98]. Mild [AOR = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.09–0.43] and moderate [AOR = 0.08; 95% CI: 0.04–0.18] reductions in the level of consciousness on admission were associated with lower odds of mortality compared to severe reduction. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Shorter ICU stay, invasive mechanical ventilation, development of shock, and multi-organ failure were independently associated with increased maternal mortality. Improved ICU triage protocols, early identification of complications, and appropriate critical care interventions are essential to improve maternal outcomes.
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