Severe Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Eastern Ethiopia: Comparing the Original WHO and Adapted sub-Saharan African Maternal Near-Miss Criteria.

Abera Kenay TuraSicco ScherjonJelle StekelenburgJos van RoosmalenThomas van den AkkerJoost Zwart

Published in: International journal of women's health (2020)

Regarding hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the SSA tool is more inclusive than the WHO tool, while still maintaining a considerably high mortality index indicating severity of included cases. This may enable more robust audits. Strengthening the referral system and improving prevention and management of obstetric hemorrhage in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are required to avert severe maternal outcomes.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
blood pressure
preterm birth
pregnant women
birth weight
early onset
south africa
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease