Maternal Mortality in the Health Delivery System in Kapiri Mposhi District, Zambia

This article discusses the contribution of identified factors to maternal mortality in the Health Delivery System in Kapiri Mposhi District, Zambia. The article derives its methodology from the use of Qualitative and Quantitative Designs. Qualitative data was analyzed deductively, while Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). The article concludes that maternal deaths in Kapiri Mposhi were caused by shortages of health personnel, pregnancy complications, and delayed referrals both at community and health center levels. However, a shortage of EmONC drugs/supplies was not among the causes of maternal deaths. This article recommends that more health personnel be recruited and that the available staff in health facilities be retrained in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care. The study further recommends that an additional ambulance be procured. The study also recommends that community sensitization on encouraging men to get involved in safe motherhood programs be conducted and that sensitization on the importance of facility deliveries should be intensified among women in Kapiri Mposhi District.