A comparative analysis of neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia and eclampsia in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Worldwide, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a serious complication of pregnancy, and contribute to poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. The most significant consequences of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are observed in sub-Saharan Africa, where neonatal outcomes have not been fully described. Understanding relationships between maternal disease severity and neonatal outcomes can guide patient counseling and allow the targeting of limited resources to the most at-risk neonates.

Objective

To describe and compare neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia with severe features and eclampsia.

Study design

This study is a secondary analysis of data collected as part of a randomized controlled trial at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

SUBMITTER: Lawrence ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9563915 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature