Taxas de mortalidade perinatal da região Centro-Oeste do Brasil: um recorte dos últimos cinco anos

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Perinatal mortality covers deaths that occur from the 22nd week of gestation and extend to the sixth day of the newborn's full life and are caused by potentially avoidable causes. The perinatal mortality rate is an important indicator of the quality of obstetric and neonatal care provided, which is why it is important for the reduction and prevention of perinatal mortality. OBJECTIVE: To calculate perinatal mortality rates in central-western Brazil, from 2015 to 2019 and to analyze the fetal and early neonatal components. METHOD: this is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Data were obtained from secondary databases, SIM and SINASC, available at DATASUS. RESULTS: The highest perinatal mortality rates found in the period in Goiás, Distrito Federal, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul were 10.70/1000, 11.05/1000, 11.78/1000 and 12.47/1000 , respectively. The results found are relatively low for the Midwest region, however, they can be reduced with qualified and preventive care actions. CONCLUSION: studies related to perinatal mortality are scarce and outdated, as are protocols and guidelines. The nurse is an important professional to identify, prevent and intervene to reduce these deaths, however, the factors that reflect on the outcomes permeate the biological and care factors, pointing to the need for more studies related to the topic.