Table 1 Maternal mortality and its characteristics (n = 71)

Age (years)

  ≤ 19

10 (14.1)

 20–34

55 (77.5)

  ≥ 35

6 (8.5)

Gravida

 1

31 (43.7)

 2–4

34 (47.9)

  ≥ 5

6 (8.5)

Residence

 Mountain

3 (4.2)

 Hill

11 (15.5)

 Terai

57 (80.3)

Shock at admission

 Yes

21 (29.6)

 No

50 (70.4)

Referral

 Referred

49 (69.0)

 Not referred

22 (31.0)

ICU admission

 Yes

58 (81.7)

 No

13 (18.3)

Admission to death duration

  < 24 h

23 (32.4)

  > 24 h

48 (67.6)