Samuel A. Oppong

Incidence and risks of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes in the LABOR study, a prospective intrapartum cohort in four tertiary referral centers in Ghana, India, and Zambia

Jackie K. Patterson, Manisha Bhandankar, Yuri V. Sebastião, Christabel Enweronu-Laryea et autres

Abstract Background Globally, more than two million perinatal deaths occur annually attributable to the intrapartum period, the vast majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We sought to ascertain the incidence of adverse neonatal intrapartum-related outcomes and associated risk factors in …

us, in, Ghana, Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)

"I’ll be alarmed and I’ll want to take action": experiences responding to high blood pressures among pregnant women engaged in home blood pressure monitoring

Emma Lawrence, Perez Sepenu, Roxanne F. Harfmann, Betty A. Nartey et autres

Home blood pressure (BP) monitoring is an emerging strategy to increase BP monitoring in pregnancy. Effective programs require women to recognize elevated readings, understand when urgent action is needed, and receive clear, consistent advice after contacting healthcare providers. Challenges in low-resource settings …

us, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Trends in adherence with a home blood pressure monitoring intervention among pregnant women in Ghana: A prospective cohort study

Emma Lawrence, Perez Sepenu, Betty A. Nartey, Clara Buxton et autres

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates trends in adherence with home blood pressure (BP) monitoring in a cohort of Ghanaian pregnant women. METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, participants were pregnant women receiving antenatal care at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Participants were recruited …

us, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Attitudes and perspectives of autopsy after a stillbirth: a qualitative study of mothers in Ghana

Alim Swarray-Deen, Enaam A. Adanu, Frank A. Ayugane, Dzifa A. Attah et autres

Introduction: Stillbirth remains a major global health challenge, with approximately 2.6 million cases reported annually, 98% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries. Autopsy after stillbirth is essential for understanding the underlying causes and informing preventive strategies. In Ghana, autopsies after …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Comparative analysis of transvaginal sonographic cervical assessment and Bishop Score in predicting labour induction success at a tertiary hospital in Ghana

Teresa A. Mensah, Kwaku Asah-Opoku, Kwame Adu‐Bonsaffoh, Alim Swarray-Deen et autres

Objectives: To compare transvaginal sonographic cervical assessment and Bishop Score (BS) in predicting successful induction (vaginal delivery within 24 hours) among low-risk postdate pregnancies (late term and post-term) induced at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Design: An analytical cross-sectional study conducted between …

Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

“Just do the ECV, Just do it – This, I call it a Miracle:” Understanding External Cephalic Version Practices at the Largest Teaching Hospital in Ghana

Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Yana Astter-Sompel, Thelma Quarshie, J. Philip McCoy et autres

us, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Peer Review Report For: Limiting adverse birth outcomes in resource-limited settings (LABOR): protocol of a prospective intrapartum cohort study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Amanda Adu-Amankwah, Mrutunjaya B. Bellad, Aimee M. Benson, Titus Beyuo et autres

Background: Each year, nearly 300,000 women and 5 million fetuses or neonates die during childbirth or shortly thereafter, a burden concentrated disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries. Identifying women and their fetuses at risk for intrapartum-related morbidity and death could facilitate early …

Ghana, in, us, Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)

Peer Review Report For: Limiting adverse birth outcomes in resource-limited settings (LABOR): protocol of a prospective intrapartum cohort study [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Amanda Adu-Amankwah, Mrutunjaya B. Bellad, Aimee M. Benson, Titus Beyuo et autres

Background: Each year, nearly 300,000 women and 5 million fetuses or neonates die during childbirth or shortly thereafter, a burden concentrated disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries. Identifying women and their fetuses at risk for intrapartum-related morbidity and death could facilitate early …

Ghana, in, us, Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)

Peer Review Report For: Limiting adverse birth outcomes in resource-limited settings (LABOR): protocol of a prospective intrapartum cohort study [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Amanda Adu-Amankwah, Mrutunjaya B. Bellad, Aimee M. Benson, Titus Beyuo et autres

Background: Each year, nearly 300,000 women and 5 million fetuses or neonates die during childbirth or shortly thereafter, a burden concentrated disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries. Identifying women and their fetuses at risk for intrapartum-related morbidity and death could facilitate early …

Ghana, in, us, Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)