Factors associated with preeclampsia and the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy amongst Indigenous women of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the review

Preeclampsia and the Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) occur more frequently amongst Indigenous women and can have short- and long-term impacts on maternal and infant health and wellbeing. To understand factors associated with increased risk for Indigenous women a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. The PRISMA guidelines were adhered to, and the review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (Registration CRD42023381847). EndNote, Covidence and Excel were used to screen and extract data, with studies assessed using JBI critical appraisal tools.

Recent findings

Seven studies from Canada, Australia, and the United States (none from New Zealand) were included in this review. Meta-analysis showed women classified as overweight (OR 1.32, 9

SUBMITTER: Stephens J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842517 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature