Publication

Hypertension in Pregnancy among HIV-Infected Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: Prevalence and Infant Outcomes.

HIVNET 024 Study Details

Citation

Kilewo C, Natchu UCM, Young A, Donnell D, Brown E, Read JS, Sharma U, Chi BH, Goldenberg R, Hoffman I, Taha TE, Fawzi WW. Hypertension in Pregnancy among HIV-Infected Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: Prevalence and Infant Outcomes.. African Journal of Reproductive Health. 2009, 13: 25-36 PMID:20690271.

Abstract

This analysis was performed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and association of MAP (mean arterial pressure) with birth outcomes among HIV-infected pregnant women not taking antiretrovirals. HIV-infected pregnant women, enrolled into the HPTN024 trial in Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia were followed up at 26-30, 36 weeks, and delivery. The prevalence of hypertension was