Comparison of frameworks and models for analyzing determinants of maternal mortality and morbidity

In this paper a comparison is made of three established frameworks that have been developed to analyze the different determinants for maternal mortality and morbidity. The frameworks are used to show different factors that may affect maternal deaths and rates within a country. A review of literature was done with a specific focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries attributing towards the high and low maternal mortality rates are discussed in regard to the frameworks. Countries that have shown significant improvement towards the reduction of maternal rates within the same region were also included. Different levels within the discussed frameworks were shown to contribute toward high Maternal Mortality Rates when the said level factors were not addressed.