Neurological disorders in pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries-Management gaps, impacts, and future prospects: A review perspective.

Journal: Women's health (London, England)

Volume: 19

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Year of Publication: 2023

Affiliated Institutions:  Faculty of Medicine, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine. School of Medicine, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK. University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana. Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK. Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, India. Donetsk National Medical University, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine. Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal.

Abstract summary 

Neurological disorders during pregnancy are a substantial threat to women's health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Furthermore, a critical shortage of mental health workers and neurologists exacerbates the already pressing issue, where a lack of coordination of respective healthcare among multidisciplinary teams involved in managing these conditions perpetuates the current state of affairs. Financial restrictions and societal stigmas associated with neurological disorders in pregnancy amplify the situation. Addressing these difficulties would necessitate a multifaceted approach comprising investments in healthcare infrastructure, healthcare professional education and training, increased government support for research, and the implementation of innovative care models. Improving access to specialized treatment and coordinated management of antenatal neurological diseases will precipitate improved health outcomes for women and their families in low- and middle-income countries.

Authors & Co-authors:  Debrah Anastasia Fosuah AF Adebusoye Favour Tope FT Shah Muhammad Hamza MH Awuah Wireko Andrew WA Tenkorang Pearl Ohenewaa PO Bharadwaj Hareesha Rishab HR Wellington Jack J Ghosh Shankhaneel S Abiy Lydia L Fernandes Carolina C Abdul-Rahman Toufik T Lychko Volodymyr V Volodymyrivna Babar Tetyana BT Mykolayivna Nikitina Iryna NI

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Zafarmand S, Javanmardi H, Ameri M, et al.. Evaluation of the neurological complaints during pregnancy and postpartum. Galen Med J 2019; 8: e1616.
Authors :  14
Identifiers
Doi : 17455057231210265
SSN : 1745-5065
Study Population
Women,Female
Mesh Terms
Female
Other Terms
fetal mortality;low- and middle-income countries;maternal mortality;neurological disorders;pregnancy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States