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.
Authors
- Rose Jepchumba Kosgei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2815-3813)
- Omondi Ogutu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8766-5870)
- Rose Betty Mukii
- John Abayo Otieno
- Chrisostim Wekesa Barasa
Institutions
- University of Nairobi (KE)
- Amref Health Africa (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.52.163.47030
- Primary Topic
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00