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A review of ethnic disparities in preeclampsia
Katie Raphael1,2, Kate Wiles1,2, Stamatina Iliodromiti1,2
1Women's Health Research Unit, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London.
Purpose Of Review:
Recent reports have reiterated the inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality for minority ethnic groups, with preeclampsia being a significant concern. Females of Black and South Asian ethnicity have an increased risk of preeclampsia with disproportionately higher adverse outcomes compared to white females.
Recent Findings:
This review will explore ethnic disparities in preeclampsia outcomes, prediction, diagnosis, prevention and management. Recent evidence has demonstrated that biochemical and biophysical markers that are used for preeclampsia prediction and diagnosis vary for females of different ethnic groups. This needs careful consideration given the current need for accurate prediction models. Furthermore, recent reports have highlighted the disparity in maternal morbidity for those of minority ethnic groups. The reasons for this are multifactorial but underlying biases and racism have been attributed as major contributors to poor care and adverse outcomes.
Summary:
Exploring disparities in preeclampsia care is essential to address ethnic inequities that lead to increased adverse outcomes. We must alter current clinical practice to break down the barriers that result in substandard care for females from minority ethnic backgrounds.
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