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Objective: To determine the trend in adolescent maternal deaths and deliveries over a period of 5 years and 9 months (July 2014-March 2020) at the Ekurhuleni Health District in South Africa.
Methods: The present study was a retrospective review and secondary data analysis using data from the District Health Information System and clinical oversight data from the District Clinical Specialist Team. The study population was adolescent pregnant women aged 10-19 years who died at health facilities. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis.
Results: There was a total of 12 559 adolescent deliveries. Adolescent birth rate was lower than that of sub-Saharan Africa. Adolescent deaths (n = 37) contributed to around 8% of the total maternal deaths. Deliveries (97%) and deaths (98%) were most common among women aged 15-19 years. Six (16%) women had a repeat pregnancy. A total of 21 (57%) had booked for antenatal care. There were few antenatal visits (mean 4 ± SD 2.1). The main three causes of death were hypertension (35%) followed by hemorrhage (24%) and suicide (14%). Postpartum deaths (62%) were significantly (chi-square test, P = 0.02) higher than antepartum deaths (38%). The majority (73%) of newborns were born alive which was significantly (chi-square test, P = 0.002) higher than those which were stillborn (27%).
Conclusion: The main challenges were the high number of adolescent deliveries, repeat pregnancies, and preventable causes of death. Multidisciplinary collaboration involving obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, school health services, social workers and psychologists is indispensable for comprehensive management, prioritizing pregnancy prevention among this vulnerable group.
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