WHO systematic review of maternal mortality and morbidity: methodological issues and challenges

A Metin Gülmezoglu; Lale Say; Ana Pilar Betrán; José Villar; Gilda Piaggio

doi:10.1186/1471-2288-4-16

Abstract

There are unique challenges and issues regarding the search, critical appraisal and summarizing epidemiological data in this systematic review of prevalence/incidence studies. More methodological studies and discussion to advance the field will be useful. Considerable efforts including leadership, consensus building and resources are required to improve the standards of monitoring burden of disease.

Keywords

Data extractionSystematic reviewMedicineMEDLINECritical appraisalEpidemiologyProtocol (science)Incidence (geometry)Environmental healthIntensive care medicineFamily medicineAlternative medicinePolitical sciencePathology

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World Health Organization CH

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Year: 2004
Type: review
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Pages: 16-16
Citations: 108
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                                    A Metin Gülmezoglu, 
                                
                                    Lale Say, 
                                
                                    Ana Pilar Betrán
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2004). 
                            WHO systematic review of maternal mortality and morbidity: methodological issues and challenges. 
                            BMC Medical Research Methodology
                            , 4
                            (1)
                            , 16-16.
                            https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-4-16
                        

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DOI: 10.1186/1471-2288-4-16