COMBINED IMPACT OF EXTRAGENITAL AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES ON MATERNAL MORTALITY: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Maternal mortality, extragenital diseases, infectious diseases, pregnancy complications, combined risk, indirect maternal deathAbstract
Maternal mortality remains a pressing global health issue, with indirect causes increasingly contributing to adverse outcomes. Among these, the combination of extragenital diseases, such as cardiovascular or endocrine disorders, and infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, poses a complex risk to maternal health. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, interactions, and consequences of these combined conditions in maternal deaths. A retrospective analysis of maternal mortality cases from 2018 to 2024 was conducted in a tertiary maternity hospital. Data included medical records, laboratory results, and autopsy reports. Findings indicate that the coexistence of extragenital and infectious diseases significantly increases the risk of severe maternal complications and mortality compared to either condition alone. Key contributing factors included delayed diagnosis, inadequate monitoring, and insufficient multidisciplinary care. Early identification, integrated management strategies, and proactive monitoring were identified as critical interventions to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
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