Análise dos factores associados à mortalidade materna em Moçambique

Abstract

Maternal mortality is a critical indicator of health conditions and access to quality healthcare services. This study analyzed the factors associated with maternal mortality in Mozambique using data from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey. To verify the association between the dependent and independent variables, the chi-square test of independence was applied. Subsequently, binary logistic regression was used to identify and analyze the factors associa- ted with maternal mortality, with the Hosmer and Lemeshow test indicating a good model fit. The results revealed that 15.78% of women died from maternal causes, with mortality being more frequent in rural areas. Logistic regression analysis showed that being aged 20 to 29, not using contraceptives, having anemia, having between two and four pregnancies, being married, experiencing an abortion, receiving medical assistance during pregnancy or childbirth, giving birth in a hospital, and not receiving postnatal or post-abortion care are the main factors associated with maternal mortality in Mozambique. These findings underscore the need for improved health interventions and policies to reduce maternal mortality rates in the country