The prevalence of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Throughout pregnancy, haematopoietic changes, including notable variations in blood volume, occur to meet the demands of the developing fetus and placenta. Thrombocytopenia is a typical hematological disorder during pregnancy, next to anemia. Extreme thrombocytopenia during pregnancy may increase the risk of heavy bleeding during or after delivery. Findings on the prevalence of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women varied in Ethiopia. Therefore, this review aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Methods

The databases (PubMed, Scopus, Hinari, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar) were searched for relevant studies using MeSH Terms and keywords related to thrombocytopenia. The systematic review and meta-analysi

SUBMITTER: Jaldo MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11889842 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature