Adverse maternal outcomes and associated factors among mothers of advanced age delivering at a tertiary hospital, southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

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dc.contributor.authorMasembe, Sezalio
dc.contributor.authorMigisha, Richard
dc.contributor.authorTuryasingura, Godwin
dc.contributor.authorAheisibwe, Hillary
dc.contributor.authorNzabandora, Emmanuel
dc.contributor.authorLule, John C.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-13T12:28:37Z
dc.date.available2024-05-13T12:28:37Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Mothers of advanced age, defined as pregnant women aged ≥ 35 years at the time of giving birth, are traditionally known to be associated with increased risks of adverse maternal outcomes. We determined the prevalence of adverse maternal outcomes and associated factors among mothers of advanced age who delivered at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital (KRRH), in Southwestern Uganda. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Maternity Ward of KRRH from April to September 2023. We consecutively enrolled pregnant women aged ≥ 35 years during their immediate post-delivery period and before discharge. We obtained data on their socio-demographic, obstetric, medical characteristics and their maternal outcomes using interviewer-administered questionnaires. We defined adverse maternal outcome as any complication sustained by the mother that was related to pregnancy, delivery and immediate post-partum events (obstructed labour, antepartum haemorrhage, mode of delivery [cesarean or vacuum extraction], postpartum haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm or postdate pregnancy, anemia, premature rupture of membranes, multiple pregnancy, and maternal death). A participant was considered to have an adverse outcome if they experienced any one of these complications. We identified factors associated with adverse outcomes using modified Poisson regression. Results Out of 417 participants, most were aged 35–37 years (n = 206; 49.4%), and had parity ≥ 5 (65.5%). The prevalence of adverse maternal outcomes was 37.6% (n = 157, 95%CI: 33.1–42.4%). Common adverse maternal outcomes included caesarian delivery (23%), and obstructed labour (14.4%). Other complications included anemia in pregnancy (4.5%), chorioamnionitis (4.1%), preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (3.9%), and chronic hypertension and preeclampsia (both 2.4%). Factors associated with adverse maternal outcomes were precipitate labour (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR] = 1.95, 95%CI: 1.44–2.65), prolonged labour, lasting > 12 h (aPR = 2.86, 95%CI: 1.48–3.16), and chronic hypertension (aPR = 2.01, 95%CI: 1.34–3.9). Conclusion Approximately two-fifth of the advanced-aged mothers surveyed had adverse outcomes. Mothers with prolonged labour, precipitate labour and chronic hypertension were more likely to experience adverse outcomes. We recommend implementation of targeted interventions, emphasizing proper management of labor as well as close monitoring of hypertensive mothers, and those with precipitate or prolonged labor, to mitigate risks of adverse outcomes within this study population.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMasembe, Sezalio, Richard Migisha, Godwin Turyasingura, et al. 'Adverse Maternal Outcomes and Associated Factors among Mothers of Advanced Age Delivering at a Tertiary Hospital, Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol. 24/(2024), .en_US
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 1471-2393
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9521
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBioMed Central Ltden_US
dc.subjects Advanced maternal age, Adverse maternal outcomes, Delivery outcomes, Maternal mortality, Ugandaen_US
dc.titleAdverse maternal outcomes and associated factors among mothers of advanced age delivering at a tertiary hospital, southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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