Maureen Nabatanzi, Julie R Harris, Phoebe Namukanja, Steven N Kabwama, Sandra Nabatanzi, Phoebe Nabunya, Benon Kwesiga, Alex R Ario, Patrick Komakech
HIV infection is associated with poor maternal health outcomes. In 2016, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Uganda was 336/100,000, and the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) was 19/1,000. Saving Mothers, Giving Life (SMGL) was a five-year maternal and neonatal health strengthening initiative launched in 2012 in Uganda. We extracted maternal and neonatal data for 2015-2016 from the initiative's population-based mortality surveillance system in 123 health facilities in Western Uganda. We collected data on the facilities, HIV status, antiretroviral drug (ARV) use, death, birth weight, delivery type, parity, Apgar scores, and complications...
2024: PLOS Glob Public Health