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Table 3 Usefulness of the Maternal Death Surveillance and Response system, Hwange District, 2017

From: Evaluation of the Maternal Death Surveillance and response system in Hwange District, Zimbabwe, 2017

Variable

Category

Frequency

Use of MDSR data

Promoting routine identification of maternal deaths

5 (13.9%)

Promoting timely notification of maternal deaths

13 (36.1%)

Linking health information systems and quality improvement processes from local to national level

11 (30.6%)

Quantify and determine causes of maternal deaths

20 (55.6%)

Strengthening vital registration

3 (8.3%)

Providing better information for action and monitoring improvements in maternal health

22 (61.1%)