Factors Associated with Maternal Near Miss among Postnatal Mothers at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Maternal near miss (MNM) serves as a pivotal marker for assessing the quality of maternal healthcare services andidentifying areas for improvement. This study investigates the factors contributing to MNM among postnatalmothers at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 316 postnatalmothers admitted. Data collection involved structured questionnaires and medical record reviews, encompassingsocio-demographic characteristics, obstetric history, antenatal care utilization, delivery-related factors, and maternaloutcomes. The prevalence of MNM was 33%. Significant associations were found between MNM and maternalmortality. These results emphasize the imperative of tailored interventions targeting identified factors to enhancematernal health outcomes. Strengthening antenatal care services, improving access to skilled delivery, andimplementing prompt interventions for obstetric complications are paramount in reducing MNM incidences.Further research is warranted to delve deeper into additional determinants and assess intervention effectiveness.This study contributes valuable insights into enhancing maternal healthcare delivery and reducing maternalmorbidity and mortality rates in the region