ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2024
Synthesis of evidence for managing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in low middle-income countries: a scoping review.
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- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: a review of antenatal interventions to improve maternal outcomes.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of Nifedipine Compared to Intravenous Hydralazine for Severe Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randmomized Controlled Trials.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Metformin and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Phenotype-Based Focused Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
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- The global epidemiology of acute kidney injury: challenges and opportunities.Nature reviews. Nephrology · 2026Review
- Challenges and Prospects in Managing Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Divergent Blood Pressure Thresholds in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Narrative Review of Global Guideline Discordance and Clinical Implications.International journal of hypertension · 2026Article
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- Predictors of infant birth weights: Role of the Lebanese mediterranean diet, psychosocial factors and maternal health status.PloS one · 2026Article
- Prognostic value of antepartum LDH serum levels in predicting adverse maternal outcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a prospective cohort study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Trends and regional disparities in maternal hypertensive disorders among women of childbearing age: a global burden of disease analysis from 1990 to 2021.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Global, regional, and national trends and burden of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
- Nurses' knowledge to identify, prevent and manage hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2024Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) remain one of the leading causes of maternal mortality globally, especially in Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To reduce the burden of associated morbidity and mortality, standardized prompt recognition, evaluation, and treatment have been proposed. Health disparities, barriers to access to healthcare, and shortage of resources influence these conditions. We aimed to synthesize the literature evidence for the management of HDPs in LMICs.
methodsA scoping review was conducted in five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Epistemonikos, Clinical Key and, Scielo) using MeSh terms, keywords, and Boolean connectors. We summarized the included studies according to the following categories: study design, objectives, settings, participant characteristics, eligibility criteria, interventions, assessed outcomes, and general findings.
resultsSix hundred fifty-one articles were retrieved from the literature search in five databases. Following the selection process, 65 articles met the predefined eligibility criteria. After performing a full-text analysis, 27 articles were included. Three themes were identified from the articles reviewed: prevention of HDPs, management of HDPs (antihypertensive and non-hypertensive management) and pregnancy monitoring and follow-up. The topics were approached from the perspective of LMICs.
conclusionsLMICs face substantial limitations and obstacles in the comprehensive management of HDPs. While management recommendations in most LMICs align with international guidelines, several factors, including limited access to crucial medications, unavailability of diagnostic tests, deficiencies in high-quality healthcare infrastructure, restrictions on continuing professional development, a shortage of trained personnel, community perceptions of preeclampsia, and outdated local clinical practice guidelines, impede the comprehensive management of patients. The development and implementation of protocols, standardized guides and intervention packages are a priority.
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