Prevalence and determinants of RH alloimmunization in Rh-negative women in teaching hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Prevalence and determinants of RH alloimmunization in Rh-negative women in teaching hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

BackgroundDespite the implementation of immunization with an anti-D antigen for pregnant women, adverse pregnancy outcomes continue to occur in Ethiopia and most Sub-Saharan African countries. Consequently, the woman's obstetric care is compromised, and there is an increase in perinatal morbidi...

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Main Authors: Melat B. Maruta, Kiflom Tesfaye, Esayas Birhanu, Nuradin Yigazu, Mohammed Yuya, Adera Debella, Ibsa Mussa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Global Women's Health
Subjects:
prevalence
RH
alloimmunization
associated factors
Rh-D sensitization
Addis Ababa
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2023.1167736/full

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