HELLP syndrome and associated factors among pregnant women with preeclampsia/eclampsia at a referral hospital in southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

HELLP syndrome and associated factors among pregnant women with preeclampsia/eclampsia at a referral hospital in southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelets (HELLP) syndrome, a complication of preeclampsia/eclampsia, is associated with severe maternal morbidity and mortality. In resource-limited settings, such as Uganda, gaps in routine laboratory assessments may lead to underdetection o...

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Main Authors: Fadumo Mohamed Abdullahi, Yarine Fajardo Tornes, Richard Migisha, Paul Kato Kalyebara, Leevan Tibaijuka, Joseph Ngonzi, Musa Kayondo, Onesmus Byamukama, Stuart Turanzomwe, Joseph Rwebazibwa, Brenda Ainomugisha, Rogers Kajabwangu, Godfrey R. Mugyenyi, Henry Mark Lugobe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
HELLP syndrome
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Uganda
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06835-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06835-y

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