Risk factors for the development of new-onset and persistent postpartum preeclampsia: A case-control study in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum preeclampsia has been implicated in increasing hospital re-admissions, maternal morbidity, and mortality worldwide. The knowledge of the risk factors of postpartum preeclampsia would be helpful in formulating strategies to aid in the prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment of this disorder. Thus, this study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the development of new-onset postpartum preeclampsia and persistent postpartum preeclampsia in the Ghanaian setting.

Methods

This case-control study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology units of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Kumasi Regional Hospital, both located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A total of 65 postpartum preeclamptic women (33 new-onset postpartum preeclamp

SUBMITTER: Fondjo LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290105 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature