Preeclampsia management modalities and perinatal death: a retrospective study in Woldia general hospital

Autor: Kenean Getaneh Tlaye, Melese Linger Endalfer, Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, Mussie Mulugeta Gebremedhin, Yared Asmare Aynalem
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-02909-9
Popis: Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the most common causes of perinatal death. The disorders are highly linked to multiple factors that make prediction and prevention challenging. Early diagnosis and proper management play a crucial role in the wellbeing and life of the women and her baby. In this study, we aimed to assess the association between different management options of preeclampsia and perinatal death at a public hospital in Ethiopia. Methods A document review was conducted on 241 preeclamptic patients’ medical files who have been admitted and delivered in Woldia General Hospital from 2011 to 2016. The study was conducted from August 8 – September 10, 2017 in the aforementioned public hospital in Woldia town, Ethiopia. Associations were tested using Pearson chi squared test and binary logistic regression with a p-value
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