Outcomes of pregnancy and associated factors in sub-Saharan African women with systemic lupus erythematosus: a scoping review.

Mickael EssoumaJan René NkeckKodoume MotolouzeJean Joel BignaPaul TchaptchetGrâce Anita NkoroStéphane RalandisonEric Hachulla

Published in: Lupus science & medicine (2021)

Over two-thirds of pregnancies resulted in live birth in this cohort of sub-Saharan African women with SLE. The main APOs and associated factors described in other parts of the world are also seen in this region, but with high rates of APOs. A large prospective multinational study is warranted for more compelling evidence.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
rheumatoid arthritis
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue