Ending Eclampsia, 2018 Endline data collection begins in April 2018 and analysis begins in July 2018. Findings will be shared with district, provincial and federal officials starting in September 2018.
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Assessing feasibility and acceptability of CHEWs treating hypertension in pregnancy
Ending Eclampsia, 2018 The research team is measuring outcomes such as proper diagnosis and classification of hypertensive disorders, appropriate use of antihypertensive drugs, effective control of hypertension, use of MgSO4 when necessary, and maternal and fetal outcomes.
Engaging community women’s groups for improved antenatal and postnatal care services
Ending Eclampsia, 2018 In June 2018, researchers will aim to understand changes in knowledge and identify gaps to emphasize during monitoring visits, and assess if women feel empowered to use health facilities or to encourage their relatives to access antenatal…
Study: Introduction of antihypertensive drugs in selected upazilas in Bangladesh
By Kanij Sultana Every year in Bangladesh, between 5,000 and 6,000 women die from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Of those maternal deaths, between 1,000 and 1,200 are the result of undetected and unmonitored high blood pressure that progresses to…
Landscape Analysis: Preventing and Managing Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia in Pakistan
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 This landscape analysis was a major study and one of the first of its kind in in the country, blending multiple perspectives on provision of care through the public health system for pregnant women facing, or at…
Antenatal care visits during pregnancy and their effect on maternal and fetal outcomes in pre-eclamptic patients
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…
Policies for Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia Prevention and Management
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 Findings revealed providers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices of national policies, task sharing, proper use of MgSO4, detection and prevention measures, and use of the referral system. This brief includes recommendations for trainings and task sharing.
Community health worker knowledge and management of pre-eclampsia in southern Mozambique
Reproductive Health, 2016 Community health workers are increasingly becoming central in preventing maternal mortality in many low-income settings. This article is critical to understanding their knowledge and practice during pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period.
A Systematic Review of the Treatment and Management of Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia in Bangladesh
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 The report details findings from 130 published articles on the prevention, detection, and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Bangladesh. Findings revealed trends in risk factors, inconsistent dosing regimens, health outcomes for women and their children, and…
Results From Systematic Literature Review on PE/E in Nigeria
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 This brief summarizes findings from a review of literature that currently exists on PE/E in Nigeria. While there is a great deal of information on the topic, gaps remain and further research is needed. Recommendations are detailed in…
