Maternal and perinatal outcomes among women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy in Kumasi, Ghana.

Edward Tieru DassahEunice Kusi-MensahEmmanuel S K MorheAlexander T Odoi

Published in: PloS one (2019)

Women with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia were at higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcome compared to those with chronic/gestational hypertension. Strategies for prevention and management of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia to improve pregnancy outcomes are required in this major maternity care centre.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
blood pressure
early onset
healthcare
palliative care
emergency department
pain management
preterm birth
chronic pain
body mass index
weight loss
birth weight
electronic health record