Factors Associated with Maternal Mortality from COVID-19 in Pernambuco, Brazil (2020–2021): A Case–Control Study

The findings reinforce that maternal death is a multifactorial phenomenon. The relevance of this investigation lies in identifying clinical and obstetric vulnerability profiles in a region heavily impacted by the health crisis. Knowledge gained from past crises contributes to the improvement of public health strategies and clinical management protocols, aiming to mitigate preventable maternal deaths in future public health emergencies.