Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths

Maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern globally, with disparities often evident among marginalized populations, including tribal communities. This case series delves into the complexities surrounding maternal mortality among tribal populations in India, shedding light on the...

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Main Authors: Neelam Anupama Toppo, Aditya Thakur, Archana G. Singh, Deepali Soni
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_708_24
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description Maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern globally, with disparities often evident among marginalized populations, including tribal communities. This case series delves into the complexities surrounding maternal mortality among tribal populations in India, shedding light on the multifaceted factors contributing to this persistent public health issue. Through verbal autopsy and retrospective review of medical records, a series of maternal deaths among tribal mothers were examined. Maternal deaths have been broadly divided into two categories Bottlenecks in quality antenatal services and missed opportunities.
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Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
antenatal
maternal deaths
opportunities
services
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title Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths
title_full Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths
title_fullStr Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths
title_full_unstemmed Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths
title_short Unveiling challenges of maternal health in India’s tribal mothers: Insights from a case series of maternal deaths
title_sort unveiling challenges of maternal health in india s tribal mothers insights from a case series of maternal deaths
topic antenatal
maternal deaths
opportunities
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tribal
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