study of the biosocial factors affecting perinatal mortality in an Egyptian maternity hospital

ABSTRACT

The factors affecting the perinatal mortality were studied in 6990 cases using a special precoded maternity record [IFRP from 903]. Certain high risk factors associated with perinatal mortality were identified. These included maternal age, education, parity, previous obstetric performance, breech and shoulder presentations, prolonged labour [more than 24 hours], premature rupture of the membranes, birth weight and sex. A discussion of the different causes and the experience of other workers in this field is presented