Factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in Cameroon

To determine the factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in Cameroon, this cross-sectional survey studied 1124 pregnant women aged 15-40 years (mean: 25.35+/-5.48) attending antenatal clinics at two hospitals in Yaoundé. Each woman underwent a thorough medical interview and cli...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Santé (Montrouge, France) France), 2007-10, Vol.17 (4), p.213-217
Hauptverfasser:	Mbanya, D, Tayou Tagny, Claude, Takoeta, E, Mbu, R, Kaptue, L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	fre
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Blood Coagulation Tests Cameroon - epidemiology Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - diagnosis Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - epidemiology Prevalence Prothrombin Time Risk Factors Thrombocytopenia - diagnosis Thrombocytopenia - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:	To determine the factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in Cameroon, this cross-sectional survey studied 1124 pregnant women aged 15-40 years (mean: 25.35+/-5.48) attending antenatal clinics at two hospitals in Yaoundé. Each woman underwent a thorough medical interview and clinical examination and complete blood count to diagnose anaemia and thrombocytopenia (platelets
ISSN:	1157-5999
DOI:	10.1684/san.2007.0085