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Iqbal (2004)
(+)/(-)
Miller (2009)
(+)/(++)
Munjanja
(1996)
(++)/(++)
Women with
prolonged
pregnancy (> or =
294 days)
Women with
obstetric
haemorrhage
Group A, Induction of labour was done at
42 weeks of gestation. Intervention was
done if any of the factors became
abnormal. Group B, pregnancies allowed to
run course up to 43 weeks.
To determine whether the non-pneumatic
anti-shock garment (NASG) can improve
maternal outcome.
Women in general Reduced antepartum care visits. In the new
programme, routine maternal weightchange
measurements were not done and
routine urinalysis was done only at the first
visit. Urinalysis was done only at follow-up
visits in the new programme if the blood
pressure was raised, or if there was a
suspected urinary-tract infection.
Perinatal
mortality
Stillbirth
Maternal
mortality
Perinatal
mortality
Appendix 4.1
Active early intervention at 42 weeks is
warranted to reduce perinatal morbidity
and mortality.
The NASG showed potential for reducing
blood loss and maternal mortality
caused by obstetric haemorrhagerelated
shock.
An ANC programme with fewer more
objective-oriented visits can be
introduced without adverse effects on
the main intermediate outcome
pregnancy variables. No significant
difference in perinatal or maternal
mortality.
What are the effects of different models of delivery for improving maternal and infant health outcomes for poor people in urban areas in low income
and lower middle income countries?
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