%0 Journal Article
%T Rationale of a Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study on Associated Factors and Prognosis Maternal-Fetal Links to Early Onset Preeclampsia at the University Clinics of Kinshasa, DR Congo
%A Muela Andy Mbangama
%A Mbuwe Yves Bozeme
%A Mushengezi Dieudonn¨¦ Sengeyi
%A Mbenza Benjamin Longo
%A Vangu Roland Vangu
%A Sado Jacques Mokassa
%A Mbaya Eloge Ilunga
%A Sendeke Patrick Mogwo
%A Yangbo Sonia Sabanga
%A Feruzi Michel Mangala
%A Kebela Th¨¦s¨¦e Kogomba
%A Malu Merveille Kinanga
%J Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
%P 1869-1880
%@ 2160-8806
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojog.2023.1311158
%X Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is one of the forms of hypertensive diseases that occur
during pregnancy. Early-onset preeclampsia (EOP), which occurred before 34
weeks, proved to be the deadliest. Indeed, it is characterized by a poor
maternal and fetal prognosis. EOP has a disparate incidence in the world
varying between 0.9% and 31%. Several risks factors are associated with the
occurrence of EOP, which is responsible of several adverse obstetrical outcomes. Complications
can affect up to 85% of pregnant women with EOP, especially when EOP appears
very early, before 28 or even 25 weeks¡¯ gestation. Objectives: To determine frequency of EOP at the University
Clinics of Kinshasa, to describe sociodemographic and clinical characteristics
of pregnant women with EOP and to identify its risks factors and its
association adverse obstetrical outcomes. Methods: The study will be a
cross-sectional analytical study in University Clinics of Kinshasa from January
2016 to December 2022. The minimal size will be 119. Our study population will
consist