Honors Theses
Advisor
Sabrina Neeley
Department
Health and Sport Science
Publication Date
4-1-2022
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Abstract
Maternal mortality, the death of a woman during pregnancy or within one year of delivery, claims approximately 700 women annually in the United States. In Ohio, the rate is slightly less than 16 women each year. Knowledge and intervention of risk factors, particularly the non-medical factors for maternal mortality are crucial to preventing these deaths. This qualitative interview study with community health workers identified specific risk factors Ohio mothers face and how they are being addressed in the field by individuals who work directly with pregnant and postpartum women. The interviews uncovered various interventions that are recommended to reduce the non-medical risk factors that contribute to maternal mortality.
Permission Statement
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Keywords
Undergraduate research
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Sports Sciences
eCommons Citation
Lowe, Grace, "Exploring Risk Factors for Maternal Mortality: A Qualitative Study" (2022). Honors Theses. 362.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/uhp_theses/362
