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Table 6 Availability of magnesium sulphate and use for eclampsia and pre-eclampsia as reported by obstetricians – survey

From: Translating research into policy and practice in developing countries: a case study of magnesium sulphate for pre-eclampsia

 

Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia

Country

Available

in hospitals

Geographic differences

in availability

Public vs. Private

hospitals

Used for

women with eclampsia

Reasons for MgSO4 not

being used for all women

Used for women with

pre-eclampsia?

Reasons for MgSO4 not

being used for all women

Armenia

       

Obstetrician 1

All

No

No

All

 

All

 

Obstetrician 2

Most

No

No

All

 

All

 

Obstetrician 3

Most

No

No

All

 

All

 

India

       

Obstetrician 1

All

No

No

All

 

All

 

Obstetrician 2

Some

Yes

No

Most

 

Few

D, E

Obstetrician 3

Some

Yes

No

Some

A

Some

E

Obstetrician 4

Some

Yes

No

Most

 

Some

D, E

Indonesia

       

Obstetrician 1

Most

Yes

No

Most

A, B, C

Most

D, E

Obstetrician 2

Some

Yes

Yes

Most

A

Most

D, E

Philippines

       

Obstetrician 1

Most

Yes

Yes

All

 

All

 

Obstetrician 2

All

Don't know

Don't know

All

 

All

 

South Africa

       

Obstetrician 1

All

No

No

All

 

Most

 

Obstetrician 2

All

No

No

All

 

Some

F

  1. A = Problems with availability
  2. B = Different drug used
  3. C = Lack of awareness among clinicians
  4. D = Lack of awareness among clinicians
  5. E = Problems with availability
  6. F = Not a priority
  7. MgSO4 = magnesium sulphate