Incidence and determinants of adverse outcomes among women who were managed for eclampsia in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of eclampsia and its adverse maternal outcomes are very high in developing countries, particularly in Subsaharan African Countries. Identifying predictors for adverse maternal outcomes of eclampsia has paramount importance for helping health care providers to optimize their management outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence of adverse maternal outcomes of eclampsia and its determinant factors.

Methods

A retrospective follow-up study design was applied. The data were extracted from patient charts using a structured, pre-tested, questionnaire. Descriptive analyses (frequencies, means, and standard deviation) were calculated, and bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to testing the association between i

SUBMITTER: Getaneh Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8555341 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature