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'I wish my body was stronger': A qualitative study of attitudes and behaviours regarding treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Amyna HelouKay StewartKath RyanJohnson George
Published in: SAGE open medicine (2021)
Sound understanding of the condition, a positive risk/benefit balance regarding antihypertensive medication use during pregnancy, and trust in medical professionals contributed to adherence to medication. Good communication with healthcare professionals is important to achieve optimal treatment.
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