Publications by authors named "Amy J Wise"
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- The study investigates the relationship between antenatal iron status, anaemia, and blood pressure among pregnant women in urban South Africa.
- Women with anaemia in mid-pregnancy showed significantly higher odds of developing prehypertension and elevated mean arterial pressure compared to those without anaemia.
- Findings suggest that anaemia may be a potential predictor for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, highlighting the need for better management and further research on its causes beyond iron deficiency.
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy is associated with significant morbidity for both the mother and the foetus. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of UTI, urinary bacterial susceptibility, and resistance patterns among pregnant women with a possible UTI at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital (RMMCH) in Johannesburg.
Methods: In this retrospective study, we analysed mid-stream urine culture and antibiotic susceptibility data from both inpatients and outpatients of pregnant women who attended RMMCH from January 2017 to December 2017.
Background: Recent studies are suggesting a U-shaped relationship between antenatal iron exposure and birth outcomes. Little is known about the iron status and associated birth outcomes of pregnant women in South Africa. Our aim was to assess iron status at early, mid- and late pregnancy, and to determine associations with gestational age and birth weight in women in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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