POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE AND MATERNAL MORTALITY: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal mortality is seen as a public health problem in Brazil, especially among women with low income and a low level of education. Among the causes of this mortality, the main one is postpartum hemorrhage. Objectives: This objective article provides a quantitative and temporal analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of postpartum hemorrhage in Brazilian regions, from January 2012 to August 2023. Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out using available data found in the Department of information technology of the Unified Health System. Results: There were more than 27,000 notifications. UHE most frequently affects individuals between 15 and 39 years old and with brown skin. Regarding the region with the highest number of hospitalizations, hospital expenses and hospital deaths, this study showed that it was the Southeast region, however the average number of days of hospitalization is higher in the Northeast region. Discussion: PPH is one of the main causes of mortality in Brazil and is associated with low income and low level of education. Conclusion: It is necessary to identify risk factors and early recognition of possible hemorrhage, consequently harming maternal mortality in the country.

Keywords: Postpartum Hemorrhage; Maternal Mortality; Postpartum Period.