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Factors associated with maternal mortality in Ica, Peru: A matched case-control study

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Aspects of current pregnancy management associated with maternal mortality in referral hospitals in the Ica region, 2010-2020.
VariableCases (n = 49)%Controls (n = 98)%OR95% CIP
Referred patient0.03
 Yes3469.45051.02.21.1 to 4.5
 No1530.64849.0
Place of delivery0.06
 No Health facility1530.61717.32.10.9 to 4.7
 Health facility3469.48182.7
Delay in getting to hospital< 0.001
 > 2 hours4489.83939.813.04.8 to 36.5
 1 to 2 hours510.25960.2
Access to medications< 0.001
 No2755.11919.45.12.4 to 10.8
 Yes2244.97980.6

CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio. P, p-value for chi-square test.

Source: epidemiological surveillance system of the regional health directorate of Ica.