Public Health Perspectives of Preeclampsia in Developing Countries : Implication for Health System Strengthening
Joint Authors
Ige, Olusimbo K.
Osungbade, Kayode O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Review of public health perspectives of preeclampsia in developing countries and implications for health system strengthening.
Methods.
Literature from Pubmed (MEDLINE), AJOL, Google Scholar, and Cochrane database were reviewed.
Results.
The prevalence of preeclampsia in developing countries ranges from 1.8% to 16.7%.
Many challenges exist in the prediction, prevention, and management of preeclampsia.
Promising prophylactic measures like low-dose aspirin and calcium supplementation need further evidence before recommendation for use in developing countries.
Treatment remains prenatal care, timely diagnosis, proper management, and timely delivery.
Prevailing household, community, and health system factors limiting effective control of preeclampsia in these countries were identified, and strategies to strengthen health systems were highlighted.
Conclusion.
Overcoming the prevailing challenges in the control of preeclampsia in developing countries hinges on the ability of health care systems to identify and manage women at high risk.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osungbade, Kayode O.& Ige, Olusimbo K.. 2011. Public Health Perspectives of Preeclampsia in Developing Countries : Implication for Health System Strengthening. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osungbade, Kayode O.& Ige, Olusimbo K.. Public Health Perspectives of Preeclampsia in Developing Countries : Implication for Health System Strengthening. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474972
American Medical Association (AMA)
Osungbade, Kayode O.& Ige, Olusimbo K.. Public Health Perspectives of Preeclampsia in Developing Countries : Implication for Health System Strengthening. Journal of Pregnancy. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474972
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474972