An evaluation of obstetrical data collection at health institutions in Mbarara Region, Uganda and Benue State, Nigeria

Abstract

Obstetrical decision-making relies on comprehensive sources of accurate data. The breadth and completion rates of obstetrical data captured at health institutions in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) are not well documented. Previous studies based on maternal data collection and utilization of obstetrical guidelines in Benue State, Nigeria, and Mbarara Region, Uganda demonstrated major inconsistencies [1-3].