Level of education and economy on maternal death in Kolaka District, Southeast Sulawesi Province: A study of maternal perinatal audit in Indonesia

Background: The issue of maternal mortality in Indonesia remains a current problem, with several studies demonstrating that economic and educational levels can contribute to this factor. This study aims to analyze maternal mortality in a specific region in Indonesia, in order to determine the extent to which low education and low economic status contribute to maternal deaths. Methods: This study used a longitudinal retrospective approach using secondary data. The data source for the Maternal Perinatal Death Notification was precisely the Maternal Perinatal Surveillance and Response Audit. Results: The death of the mother occurred more frequently among individuals with low levels of education, but not generally among those with low levels of economic status. Conclusion: Policies made to reduce maternal mortality must consider education and economic levels, because these two things will influence mothers in decision making.