Abstract

Introduction Miscarriage, is the natural death of an embryo or fetus before it is able to survive independently. 25-30% of pregnancies in Sri Lanka end up with abortions. Increased risk of developing an infection by a pregnant mother following an abortion is the most serious pathological event which can lead to maternal death. Anyhow miscarriages create a huge economical and sociocultural burden which should be addressed in a rational manner. Objectives To describe the pattern and incidence of outcome events following miscarriages among patients who were admitted for post abortion care to the Base Hospital Wathupitiwala, Sri Lanka. Design, Setting and Methods A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted for one year duration among 240 patients admitted to Base Hospital Wathupitiwala following miscarriages. Systematic random sampling technique was applied. Miscarriages due to trauma and patients who had interventional abortions were excluded. Data was collected by using an interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed by using statistical software for social sciences version 22.0. Ethical clearance was obtained from Faculty of Medicine Kelaniya.