Conclusion
This study revealed a high incidence of stillbirth at the National
Referral Hospital and many cases deemed preventable. Our findings
highlight the urgent need for increased focus on perinatal deaths in the
Solomon Islands with universal classification and targeted training,
improved quality of obstetric care and community awareness. Effective
public health interventions to tackle this preventable global issue can
only be implemented when accurate data are obtained, and thus a national
registry of stillbirths is vital and should be considered region wide.