Assessment of Racial Disparities in Aspirin Prophylaxis for Preeclampsia Prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Low-dose aspirin is recommended for preeclampsia prevention among women with high-risk conditions, including chronic hypertension. Black women have higher rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and whether this is related to disparities in aspirin prophylaxis is unknown. We investigated the relationship between race and counseling/prescription and uptake of aspirin among a cohort of women with chronic hypertension.

Study design

This is a single-institution, retrospective cohort study of women with chronic hypertension who delivered between 2016 and 2018. Medical record review was performed to assess counseling/prescription of aspirin prophylaxis and self-reported uptake. Self-reported uptake was determined by mention in the provider's notes or by inclusion i

SUBMITTER: Ragunanthan NW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9900494 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature