Variations in emergency care for severe pre-eclampsia in Uganda: a national evaluation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Worldwide, 70% of maternal deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Approximately 10% are attributable to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, primarily complications of pre-eclampsia. Timely and effective care improves outcomes, but this is not consistently available, particularly in low-resource settings such as Uganda.

Objectives

We conducted a national evaluation of the provision of prompt and safe care for women with severe pre-eclampsia across all regions of Uganda. We explored the wider health system-related factors, eg supply availability, facilities, and emergency training drills, that may affect the ability of healthcare facilities to deliver optimal pre-eclampsia care.

Study design

A multidisciplinary research team carried out in-person, unannounced v

SUBMITTER: Nakimuli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833625 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature