Reliability and readability of AI platforms for pediatric health advice: a comparative analysis.

Preeclampsia is a significant factor in maternal morbidity and mortality in Uganda, with the southwestern region alone reporting a prevalence of 22%. In response to this serious public health burden, the Ministry of Health has implemented a policy mandating the use of low-dose aspirin for its prevention. Given the recent introduction of low-dose aspirin as a preventative measure for preeclampsia in Uganda, this paper explores maternal perspectives and adherence experiences regarding its use during pregnancy. The paper also identifies important challenges to the preventive therapy and offers actionable strategies to improve patient adherence. Ultimately, these findings aim to inform a robust framework for addressing the high prevalence of preeclampsia in the study setting. Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious, pregnancy-specific syndrome that causes significant ill health and death in both women and newborns []. This is hypertension that starts after 20 weeks of gestation, which destroys vital organs, leading to signs of end-organ dysfunction []. The end-organ dysfunction is evident through signs such as proteinuria, impaired liver function (epigastric pain), renal insufficiency (reduced urine output), pulmonary edema (shortness of breath), new onset of cerebral or visual symptoms (severe headache/blurred vision), and edema []. The condition continues as a significant clinical challenge due to its elusive etiology. This, therefore, complicates the development of definitive preventive and treatment strategies making it one of the most serious complications of pregnancy []. The etiology of preeclampsia is multifactorial, involving an interplay of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, as well as abnormal placental implantation []. The placenta is thought to play a pivotal role, making its removal the only definitive cure []. In severe cases, this translates into termination of pregnancy regardless of the gestation age, often leading to delivery of premature babies with all the accompanying challenges of prematurity [].