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

风湿性心脏病(RHD)在怀孕期间的负担可能很大，在澳大利亚，主要限于土著妇女和托雷斯海峡岛民。本研究通过1)与妊娠期风湿性心脏病相关的报告和健康信息系统的研究，以及2)卫生专业人员对为风湿性心脏病孕妇提供护理的知识、经验和态度的调查，探索了对风湿性心脏病孕妇进行及时诊断和最佳实践护理的障碍。

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.