THE LEADING CAUSES OF MATERNAL MORTALITY AMONG HEALTH WORKERS AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL, DROBO, HAPPY HOSPITAL, BEREKUM AND ANUTY AGGIE MATERNITY HOME, BEREKUM.

Abstract

The study was focused on the leading causes of maternal mortality among health workers at St. Mary’s hospital, Drobo, Happy hospital, Berekum and Anuty Aggie Maternity home, Berekum. A descriptive study design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a proportionate stratified sampling technique. A total of 90 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found out that majority of the respondents (99%) had the knowledge that eclampsia is the leading cause of maternal mortality followed by abortion (96%), pre-eclampsia (89%), hemorrhage (78%), fever (74%) and sepsis (62%). Most of the respondents (98%) strongly agreed that early detection and treatment of abnormalities can reduce maternal mortality. The study recommends that all pregnancy women should visit the antenatal clinic regular for checkup and the government should provide adequate staffs at the maternity homes and hospitals to help pregnant women. The study concludes that partograph is a tool that helps reduce maternal mortality among pregnant women, therefore every health facility (maternity homes and hospital) should ensure Midwives strictly use partograph.