ArticleInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2011
A conference report on prenatal corticosteroid use in low- and middle-income countries.
Article in International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Association between antenatal corticosteroid use and perinatal mortality among preterm births in hospitals in Tanzania.PloS one · 2021Trial
- Use of antenatal corticosteroids at health facilities and communities in low-and-middle income countries.Reproductive health · 2016Trial
- A population-based, multifaceted strategy to implement antenatal corticosteroid treatment versus standard care for the reduction of neonatal mortality due to preterm birth in low-income and middle-income countries: the ACT cluster-randomised trial.Lancet (London, England) · 2015Trial
- Reducing neonatal mortality and respiratory distress syndrome associated with preterm birth: a scoping review on the impact of antenatal corticosteroids in low- and middle-income countries.World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2021Article
- Antenatal corticosteroid therapy for foetal maturation in women with eclampsia and severe pre-eclampsia in a rural hospital in Western Tanzania.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2016Article
- Antenatal corticosteroids for management of preterm birth: a multi-country analysis of health system bottlenecks and potential solutions.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2015Article
- A color-coded tape for uterine height measurement: a tool to identify preterm pregnancies in low resource settings.PloS one · 2015Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the evidence for prenatal corticosteroid use in low- and middle-income countries and to make recommendations regarding implementation and further research.
methodsStudies and meta-analyses on prenatal corticosteroids relevant to low- and middle-income countries were identified and reviewed at the Maternal and Child Health Integrated Project (MCHIP) Antenatal Corticosteroid Conference held in Washington on October 19, 2010.
resultsThere is strong evidence regarding the effectiveness of prenatal corticosteroid use in hospitals in high- and middle-income countries, usually in settings with high-level newborn care. For births occurring in hospitals in low-income countries without high-level neonatal care or for births outside hospitals, no studies have been conducted to evaluate prenatal corticosteroid use. The efficacy and safety of prenatal corticosteroid use in these settings must be evaluated.
conclusionsThe conference working group recommended expanding the use of prenatal corticosteroids in hospitals with high-level newborn care in low-income countries. For other low-income country settings, further research regarding efficacy and safety should precede the widespread introduction of prenatal corticosteroids.
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