Burden of Rhesus isoimmunization and pregnancy outcomes: a cross-sectional study conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

the prevalence of Rh isoimmunization among RhD-negative women at KNH was 4.1%. Isoimmunization was significantly associated with miscarriage, hydrops fetalis, IUFD, low birth weight, poor APGAR scores, and NICU admission. Strengthening routine anti-D prophylaxis and improving documentation of its administration after pregnancy loss or delivery are critical to reducing isoimmunization and related complications.

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Pan African Medical Journal
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2025-12-17
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https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.52.163.47030
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Blood groups and transfusion
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Burden of Rhesus isoimmunization and pregnancy outcomes: a cross-sectional study conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

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Burden of Rhesus isoimmunization and pregnancy outcomes: a cross-sectional study conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

Rose Jepchumba Kosgei, Omondi Ogutu, Rose Betty Mukii, John Abayo Otieno, Chrisostim Wekesa Barasa
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the prevalence of Rh isoimmunization among RhD-negative women at KNH was 4.1%. Isoimmunization was significantly associated with miscarriage, hydrops fetalis, IUFD, low birth weight, poor APGAR scores, and NICU admission. Strengthening routine anti-D prophylaxis and improving documentation of its administration after pregnancy loss or delivery are critical to reducing isoimmunization and related complications.

Pan African Medical JournalVol. 52
University of Nairobi (KE), Amref Health Africa (KE)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Blood groups and transfusion
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Burden of Rhesus isoimmunization and pregnancy outcomes: a cross-sectional study conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya — Rose Jepchumba Kosgei, Omondi Ogutu, et al. · Pan African Medical Journal (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS