Magnitude of Thrombocytopenia and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Care Service Unit of Wachemo University Nigist Ellen Mohammed Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Hosanna, Southern Ethiopia.
Dembelo TiragoTilahun YemaneEdosa TadasaPublished in: Advances in hematology (2024)
The magnitude of thrombocytopenia in this study was 14.8%. Rural residence, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and anemia were significantly associated with thrombocytopenia. Therefore, the platelet count should be routinely determined during antenatal care visits for proper diagnosis and to minimize bleeding during and/or after childbirth.
Keyphrases
- pregnant women
- healthcare
- alcohol consumption
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- mental health
- preterm birth
- chronic kidney disease
- south africa
- pain management
- pregnancy outcomes
- atrial fibrillation
- affordable care act
- adverse drug
- emergency department
- tertiary care
- chronic pain
- electronic health record
- health insurance