Maternal Morbidity in a Context of Social Vulnerability: The Case of the Province of Essaouira, Morocco
Abdelmounaim Manoussi *
Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Science of Semlalia, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Abdellatif Baali
Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Science of Semlalia, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Hakima Amor
Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Science of Semlalia, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Nadia Ouzennou
Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques of Marrakech, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: The main aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of maternal morbidity among childbearing women and to determine the associated factors in a context of social vulnerability.
Study Design: This is a quantitative analytical cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in 18 health centers in the province of Essaouira, Morocco from January 2020 to January 2021.
Methodology: We conducted a structured interview survey. Simple: We included 1184 married women aged 18 to 49.
Results: The prevalence of maternal morbidity was 64.8%. The main morbidities were sexually transmitted infections (50.1%) and anemia (45.8%). Multivariate analysis showed that frequency of postnatal visits, socioeconomic level, knowledge of pregnancy risks, and couple literacy, were statistically associated with maternal morbidity.
Conclusion: The use of postnatal care, the improvement of the socio-economic level of households, health education programs, and the fight against illiteracy are factors that would reduce maternal morbidity.
Keywords: Maternal morbidity, pregnancy, delivery, postpartum