Perfil epidemiológico da mortalidade materna por síndromes hipertensivas no Piauí

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal mortality from hypertensive causes is considered a preventable public health problem, in this way it can provide subsidies that measure the quality of health care, and the development and social reality of a female population. The state of Piauí is among the states that have the highest mortality rates, occupying the 15th national position and the fifth regional position. Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of maternal mortality due to hypertensive syndromes in the state of Piauí between the years 2009 to 2019 Method: This is a descriptive quantitative epidemiological study Data were collected from May to August 2021, in the Mortality Information System and Live Births Information System from the Department of Informatics of the Unified System of Health, using the TabNet tool for data processing. Results: Carrying out the 10-year survey, there were a total of 42 maternal deaths, which were divided into searches every two years, with emphasis on the period from 2009 to 2011 with 30 deaths (28.3%). Highlighting the highest rate of causes of direct maternal mortality corresponding to 96.2% of registered cases. Associated with the largest number of pregnant women who die from eclampsia, 60.3%. Conclusion: It is considered feasible to strengthen public policies for promotion, prevention, and treatment, aimed at the health of women of childbearing age, pregnant women and postpartum women, further reducing the number of maternal deaths from hypertensive causes, especially from direct causes. .