Factors associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic and meta-analysis

MW Meazaw, C Chojenta, MD Muluneh, D Loxton - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are common complications of
pregnancy globally, including sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Although it has a high …

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: what the physician needs to know: review articles

J Anthony, A Damasceno, D Ojjii - Cardiovascular journal of Africa, 2016 - journals.co.za
Hypertension developing during pregnancy may be caused by a variety of different
pathophysiological mechanisms. The occurrence of proteinuric hypertension during the …

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among pregnant women in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

S Singh, EB Ahmed, SC Egondu… - Nigerian Medical …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) represent a group of conditions
associated with high blood pressure during pregnancy. It is an important cause of feto …

Exposure to air pollution during preconceptional and prenatal periods and risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study in Seoul, Korea

SA Choe, YB Jun, SY Kim - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2018 - Springer
Background Previous studies suggested associations between prenatal exposure to air
pollution and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. We explored the associations between …

The pattern and obstetric outcome of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Nnewi, Nigeria

II Mbachu, GO Udigwe, CI Okafor… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2013 - ajol.info
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a common medical complication of pregnancy. It is one of
the leading causes of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Early detection …

Thyroid dysfunction among hypertensive pregnant women in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

P Nwabudike, MA Emokpae - Medicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
The hypertensive pregnant woman is at a higher risk of complications either before, during
or after birth and the baby can be adversely affected leading to preterm birth, low birth …

[PDF][PDF] Incidence of gestational hypertension among pregnant women (2006–2015) in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria: a retrospective study

E Umegbolu, J Ogamba - International J Commun Med Public Health, 2017 - academia.edu
Background: Gestational hypertension (GHTN) is defined as a new rise in blood pressure
(BP)≥ 140/90 mm Hg, presenting at 20 weeks gestation without significant proteinuria …

Hypertension in pregnancy among rural women in Katsina State, Nigeria

S Azubuike, I Danjuma - Journal of Basic and Clinical Reproductive …, 2017 - ajol.info
Hypertension in pregnancy (HIP) is defined as a systolic blood pressure≥ 140 or diastolic
blood pressure≥ 90 mmHg or both. It could be described as chronic, gestational …

Obstetric outcome of pregnancies complicated by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

RC Onoh, KA Onyebuchi, JE Mamah… - Sahel Medical …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are of significant public health concern
due to associated maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine …

[PDF][PDF] Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria

AA Obada, AA Abba, AE Msughter - Biomedical Journal of Scientific …, 2021 - academia.edu
Despite the high technological inclination in the 21st century, especially in the area of
health, the rates of maternal mortalities and morbidities are still very high in women …