Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016 Findings showed women who attended an inadequate number of antenatal care visits had a significantly higher risk of post-partum hemorrhage, eclampsia, and intensive care unit admission compared with women who attended an adequate number…
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Provider adherence to first antenatal care guidelines and risk of pregnancy complications in public sector facilities: a Ghanaian cohort study
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2016 The study assessed providers’ adherence to antenatal care (ANC) guidelines, using a thirteen-point checklist. Information on pregnant women’s socio-demographic characteristics and previous pregnancy history was collected. Participants were followed up for 6 weeks post-partum to complete data collection…
Perinatal Mortality Due to Pre-Eclampsia in Africa: A Comprehensive and Integrated Approach Is Needed
Global Health: Science and Practice, 2016 In addition to early case identification with more frequent antenatal care (ANC) contacts, effective management of complications in pregnant women that progress to life-threatening states, and timely delivery. The editorial recognizes additional needs to reducing maternal and newborn deaths…
Frequency, Risk Factors And Feto-Maternal Outcomes Of Abruptio Placentae In Northern Tanzania: A Registry-Based Retrospective Cohort Study
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2015 Findings showed the frequency of abruptio placentae is comparable with local and international studies. Chronic hypertension, pre-eclampsia, prior cesarean section delivery, prior abruptio placentae, poor attendance to antenatal care and high parity were independently associated with abruptio…
