Kurdoglu, Z.Dalbudak, T.Kurdoglu, M.Yildizhan, R.Sahin, H.G.2025-05-102025-05-1020150390-666310.12891/ceog1976.20152-s2.0-84956910102https://doi.org/10.12891/ceog1976.2015https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14720/4935Aim: To investigate the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and causes of maternal death in order to decrease these deaths. Materials and Methods: The number of live births, maternal deaths, and the causes of deaths in Yuzuncu Yil University were recorded between 2004 and 2013. Results: The MMR was 268 per 100,000. Forty-nine maternal deaths were examined in terms of cause. The most frequent cause of death is eclampsia (33%) and associated intracerebral complications. The antenatal follow-up rate was 23.3%. The majority of patients had low income (92.3%), 72.2% were from rural areas, and 95.5% were illiterate. Conclusion: The high MMR may arise from the high incidence of pregnancy complications in eastern Turkey, the rareness of antenatal follow-ups, and the present hospital being a referral hospital. The most frequent cause of maternal mortality is eclampsia and associated complications, followed by bleeding.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCauses Of Maternal DeathMaternal HealthMaternal Mortality RatioArticle426Q4Q47367382675347426753474WOS:000370580700004