Publications by authors named "Mabole Masweu"
There is no published data on quality of administrative data for various health indicators in Botswana, yet such data are used for policy making and future planning. This article reports on quality of data on child health and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) indicators in Botswana. The main objective of the study was to assess the quality of administrative data from Expanded Immunization Program (EPI) and condom use, Depo-Provera uptake and domiciliary care attendance in Botswana.
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- Maternal mortality due to abortion complications is a significant issue in Botswana, ranking among the top three causes of maternal death, particularly in the context of restrictive abortion laws.
- A study reviewed 619 patient records, revealing that most abortions were spontaneous (95.5%), with incomplete abortions accounting for two-thirds of admissions; key complications included anaemia, septic shock, and a notable case fatality rate of 1.5%.
- The findings suggest that self-induced abortions and delayed medical interventions are linked to higher rates of post-abortion complications, highlighting the need for improved medical responses in facilities handling such cases.