Publications by authors named "Georges Batala-M'Pondo"
Objectives: The extent to which HIV affects pregnancy-related mortality in countries with high HIV/AIDS and maternal mortality is poorly understood. The objectives of this study were to investigate the mortality of women of reproductive age by both HIV and pregnancy status, and quantify the excess mortality attributable to HIV during pregnancy in Pointe Noire, Congo.
Design: Prospective mortuary investigation of all deaths in women aged 15-44 years, during 112 consecutive days.