Factors affecting perinatal mortality [PNM] in women attending Bab El-Shaaria University Hospital

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to identify and to assess certain epidemiologic differentials affecting the perinatal mortality [PNM] in our country. The subjects of this study were 200 women selected randomly from Gynaecology and Obstetric Department in Bab EI-Shaaria University Hospital. Half of this number was the case group of perinatal deaths while the other half was the normal control group. Both groups had the same life style nearly. The attendance rate for antenatal clinic was more frequent among the control group. high parity; short spacing; twins; preterms; birth order [B.O.] 4+; anaemia; diabetes mellitus; and the age of mother [30-] were more prevalent among the case Group and considered risky factors for the perinatal mortality. The author recommended that women must be educated about maternal and child health care; importance of antenatal care [ANC]; and more than one year inter-pregnancy sparing