Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, identification and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: a qualitative evidence synthesis.

Abstract

Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (qualitative). The objectives are as follows: The overall objective of this qualitative evidence synthesis is to describe and explore the perceptions and experiences of key stakeholders who have experience with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia or its prevention, identification, or management. The key stakeholders are women who have experienced pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, people in the community, lay health workers, and skilled health workers. Our specific objectives are to: synthesise qualitative studies that explore key stakeholders' understanding of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia and their perceptions regarding its causes and consequences; develop a conceptual understanding of women's 'journeys' with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, including their experiences of the condition or preventive interventions, and their values and challenges; explore how health workers prevent, identify, and manage pre-eclampsia/eclampsia in community settings, or during transfer or referral to health facilities; and synthesise the factors affecting the implementation of different pre-eclampsia/eclampsia prevention, identification, and management strategies in health facility settings, including perceptions, experiences, values, acceptability, and feasibility.