THE CAUSES OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF LIRA MAIN HOSPITAL, LIRA DISTRICT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Background of the Study
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.2.1 General Objective
1.2.2 Specific Objectives
1.3 Research Hypothesis
1.4 Scope of the Study
1.4.1 Subject Scope
1.4.2 Geographical Scope
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Literature Review
1.6.1 Age of Mothers at Lira Main Hospital
1.6.2 Women’s Education and Maternal Mortality
1.6.3 Access to Maternal Healthcare Services
1.7 Methodology
1.7.1 Research Design
1.7.2 Data Types and Sources
1.7.3 Sample Selection and Size
1.7.4 Data Collection Procedures
1.7.5 Data Analysis and Processing
1.7.6 Reliability and Validity
Appendix: Questionnaire
1.0 Background of the Study
Globally, an estimated 287,000 women died due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2010 (WHO, 2012). Approximately 99% of these deaths occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa (Wilmoth & Gemmill, 2012). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal death refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days after the termination of pregnancy, regardless of the duration or location of the pregnancy, from causes related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, excluding accidental or incidental causes. Many of these deaths are preventable with timely and appropriate medical intervention.
Pregnancy and childbirth are natural stages in a woman’s life and are often associated with hope and joy for the woman, her family, and the wider community. However, these processes are not without risks. In many developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, the experience of motherhood can be fraught with serious health challenges. For some women, complications during pregnancy and childbirth may lead to the loss of the baby either before or shortly after birth, while in more severe cases, they may result in the death of the mother.
