Factors associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are common complications of pregnancy globally, including sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Although it has a high burden of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, evidence on the risk of the problem is limited. Therefore, the aim of this review was to systematically examine factors associated with HDP among women in SSA countries.

Methods

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was followed. Articles conducted in SSA and published in English from January 2000 to May 2020 from electronic databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, and CINAHL were included. Articles, which focused on HDP and found to be relevant through the reference check, were included. Additional articles f

SUBMITTER: Meazaw MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7437911 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature