Langkah Kedepan Mempercepat Penurunan Kematian Ibu di Indonesia

Maternal mortality is both public health and social problem. The death of a mother will affect the family, especially the children. In the developed countries, with their high socio- economic status, maternal deaths have declined to its minimal level, less than 10 deaths among 100,000 life births. That is not the case in the developing countries, Indonesia included. Despite its continued economic growth, maternal death in Indonesia is still high, even within Southeast Asian countries. According to IHDS data, maternal mortality eduction happened over time, however, with its current rate of decline the MDGs target on maternal mortality will unlikely be met. Maternal mortality reduction is still facing various demand, supply, and policy constraints. In order to accelerate maternalmortality reduction, policies are required to overcome various barriers, which include shortage of skilled health providers, inadequate maternal health infrastructures, sub-standard service quality, and unwillingness women to use maternity facilities due to its high cost and inadequate services, or their preference towards traditional birth attendant (TBA) services. Role of district policies and management on maternal health is crucial in accelerating maternal death reduction