Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in pregnancy: challenges of health service provision

怀孕期间风湿性心脏病（RHD）的负担可能很严重，在澳大利亚主要局限于土著和托雷斯海峡岛民妇女。本研究通过1)对妊娠期RHD相关报告和卫生信息系统的研究，探讨了RHD孕妇及时诊断和最佳实践护理的障碍；2)调查卫生专业人员在为患有RHD的孕妇提供护理方面的知识、经验和态度。

The burden of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in pregnancy can be significant and in Australia is mostly confined to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This study explores the barriers to timely diagnosis and best practice care for pregnant women with RHD, through 1) a study of reporting and health information systems related to RHD in pregnancy; and 2) an examination of health professionals’ knowledge, experiences of and attitudes to provision of care for pregnant women with RHD.