Impact of free maternity services on outcomes related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya: a retrospective analysis

Impact of free maternity services on outcomes related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and neonatal mortality worldwide. Ninety-nine percent of these deaths occur in resource limited settings. One of the greatest barriers to women seeking medical attention remains the cost of care. Kenya implemented a nation-wide poli...

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Main Authors: Marie Buitendyk, Wycliffe Kosgei, Julie Thorne, Heather Millar, Joy Marsha Alera, Vincent Kibet, Christian Ochieng Bernard, Beth A. Payne, Caitlin Bernard, Astrid Christoffersen-Deb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Maternal mortality
Neonatal mortality
Free maternity care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05381-3

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