Publications by authors named "E Abalos"
Background: Infections and sepsis are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in women during pregnancy and the post-pregnancy period. Using data from the 2017 WHO Global Maternal Sepsis Study, we explored the use of early warning systems (EWS) in women at risk of sepsis-related severe maternal outcomes.
Methods: On April 27, 2023, we searched the literature for EWS in clinical use or research in obstetric populations.
Background: The strategic response of nurses in addressing health inequities in marginal sectors led to the conduct of a health leadership governance training program for local chief executives.
Objective: This study aimed to explore and provide a description of the experiences of local chief executives (LCEs) or mayors who participated in the nurse-initiated health training named Municipal Leadership and Governance Program (MLGP).
Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used through key informant interviews of fifteen mayors or local chief executives (LCE) in the provinces of Bohol and Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Background: Caesarean section (CS) is the most performed major surgery worldwide. Surgical techniques used for CS vary widely and there is no internationally accepted standardization. We conducted an overview of systematic reviews (SR) of randomized controlled trials (RCT) to summarize the evidence on surgical techniques or procedures related to CS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: There are no globally agreed on strategies on early detection and first response management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) during and after caesarean birth. Our study aimed to develop an international expert's consensus on evidence-based approaches for early detection and obstetric first response management of PPH intraoperatively and postoperatively in caesarean birth.
Design: Systematic review and three-stage modified Delphi expert consensus.
Article Synopsis
- * A study utilizing data from the Global Maternal Sepsis Study (GLOSS) included 408 hospitals across 43 LMICs and found that the highest proportion of severe maternal outcomes (SMOs) was in Africa (19.6%), followed by other regions with lower percentages.
- * Women in Africa face significantly higher odds of experiencing SMOs compared to those in the Americas and Southeast Asia, with Africa and Southeast Asia also having the highest case fatality rates, indicating urgent need for preventive measures in these areas.