PLOS One
Health-seeking behaviors of pregnant women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review protocol
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal illness and death worldwide. Despite advances in its management, the burden of HDP remains disproportionately high in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), where issues related to healthcare access, cultural beliefs, and systemic inefficiencies hinder timely diagnosis and intervention. Health-seeking behavior is crucial for preventing severe complications linked to HDP. An initial review of the literature was conduc …