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Utilization of Magnesium Sulfate in Managing Severe Preeclampsia and Eclampsia at Primary Healthcare Facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

  • By

  • Assitan Baya Sidibe

  • Alexandre Delamou

  • Fatoumata Bintou Traore

  • Youssouf Keita

  • Ben Moulaye Idriss

  • Aminata Cissé

  • September 10, 2026

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    Magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) is the most effective intervention for preventing and treating eclampsia in low- and middle-income countries.

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    A systematic review identified seven studies on MgSO₄ use in primary healthcare settings, primarily from Nigeria.

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    Despite MgSO₄ availability in many primary healthcare facilities, its utilization remains limited due to various barriers.

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    Task sharing with community health workers is a promising approach to enhance MgSO₄ use in managing preeclampsia and eclampsia.

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    Continuous training and supervision of community health workers are necessary for effective preeclampsia management at the primary healthcare level.

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Magnesium sulfate for severe preeclampsia and eclampsia management at the primary healthcare level in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

  • by Assitan Baya Sidibe, Alexandre Delamou, Fatoumata Bintou Traore, Youssouf Keita, Ben Moulaye Idriss, Aminata Cissé

  • September 10, 2026

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