Using Quality Improvement Tools to Reduce Macerated Stillbirth by 50% in the Volta Region of Ghana in a Two Years Period

Stillbirth rate is an indirect measure of the quality of management of pregnancy, labour and delivery. The loss of a baby due to stillbirth does not only affect pregnant women but also takes a great toll on family’s health and wellbeing. In Ghana, stillbirths account for a large proportion of perinatal mortalities. We used small multiple graphs to compare the rate of stillbirth in the Volta region from (2014-2016) to the national target for stillbirth.

Inferences from the graph shows that there was a gap of 10.4 per 1,000 live births between the national target of 12 per 1,000 live births. Fresh still birth also had a mean of 37.2 per 1000 live births showing a gap of 25.2 between the national target. The gap between the national target and macerated still birth is 50.8. This shows significant change in the stillbirth rate in the region and requires attention. In view of this, this study aims to reduce stillbirth (macerated) by 50% in two years period.