Preeclampsia knowledge among postpartum women treated for preeclampsia and eclampsia at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana

Preeclampsia knowledge among postpartum women treated for preeclampsia and eclampsia at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana

Abstract Background Preeclampsia/eclampsia is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet patients’ perspectives about their diagnosis are not well understood. Our study examines patient knowledge among women with preeclampsia/eclampsia in a large urban hospital in Ghana. Method...

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Main Authors: Avina Joshi, Titus Beyuo, Samuel A. Oppong, Cheryl A. Moyer, Emma R. Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Maternal health
Pregnancy
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Patient knowledge
Patient education
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03316-w

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