Tabassum Firoz
Research & Publications
Biography
Selected Publications
- Place-specific factors associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in Southern Mozambique: a retrospective cohort studyMakanga PT, Sacoor C, Schuurman N, Lee T, Vilanculo FC, Munguambe K, Boene H, Ukah UV, Vidler M, Magee LA, Sevene E, von Dadelszen P, Firoz T, Macete E, Vala A, Amose F, Pires R, Nhamirre Z, Macamo M, Chiaú R, Matavele A, Nhancolo A, Cutana S, Mandlate E, Macuacua S, Bique C, Mocumbi S, Gonçálves E, Maculuve S, Biz A, Mulungo D, Augusto O, Filimone P, Nobela V, Tchavana C, Nkumbula C, Bone J, Dunsmuir D, Drebit S, Kariya C, Kinshella M, Li J, Lui M, Payne B, Khowaja A, Sawchuck D, Sharma S, Tu D, Ukah U. Place-specific factors associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in Southern Mozambique: a retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2019, 9: e024042. PMID: 30782892, PMCID: PMC6367983, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024042.
- A framework for healthcare interventions to address maternal morbidityFiroz T, McCaw‐Binns A, Filippi V, Magee LA, Costa ML, Cecatti JG, Barreix M, Adanu R, Chou D, Say L, Barbour K, Cottler S, Fawole O, Gadama L, Ghérissi A, Gyte G, Hindin M, Jayathilaka A, Kalamar A, Kone Y, Kostanjsek N, Lange I, Mathur A, Morgan M, Munjanja S, Gichuhi G, Petzold M, Sullivan E, Taulo F, Tunçalp Ö, Vanderkruik R, von Dadelszen P. A framework for healthcare interventions to address maternal morbidity. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2018, 141: 61-68. PMID: 29851114, PMCID: PMC6001624, DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.12469.
- Validation of the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) 12‐item tool against the 36‐item version for measuring functioning and disability associated with pregnancy and history of severe maternal morbiditySilveira C, Souza RT, Costa ML, Parpinelli MA, Pacagnella RC, Ferreira EC, Mayrink J, Guida JP, Sousa MH, Say L, Chou D, Filippi V, Barreix M, Barbour K, Firoz T, von Dadelszen P, Cecatti JG, Andreucci C, Andreucci C, Angelini C, Angelini C, Ferraz J, Ferraz J, Zanardi D, Zanardi D, Camargo R, Cottler S, Fawole O, Gadama L, Ghérissi A, Gyte G, Hindin M, Jayathilaka A, Kalamar A, Kone Y, Kostanjsek N, Lange I, Magee L, Mathur A, McCaw‐Binns A, Morgan M, Munjanja S, Gichuhi G, Petzold M, Sullivan E, Taulo F, Tunçalp Ö, Vanderkruik R. Validation of the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) 12‐item tool against the 36‐item version for measuring functioning and disability associated with pregnancy and history of severe maternal morbidity. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2018, 141: 39-47. PMID: 29851113, PMCID: PMC6001571, DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.12465.
- Hypertension Canada’s 2018 Guidelines for Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults and ChildrenNerenberg KA, Zarnke KB, Leung AA, Dasgupta K, Butalia S, McBrien K, Harris KC, Nakhla M, Cloutier L, Gelfer M, Lamarre-Cliche M, Milot A, Bolli P, Tremblay G, McLean D, Padwal RS, Tran KC, Grover S, Rabkin SW, Moe GW, Howlett JG, Lindsay P, Hill MD, Sharma M, Field T, Wein TH, Shoamanesh A, Dresser GK, Hamet P, Herman RJ, Burgess E, Gryn SE, Grégoire JC, Lewanczuk R, Poirier L, Campbell TS, Feldman RD, Lavoie KL, Tsuyuki RT, Honos G, Prebtani APH, Kline G, Schiffrin EL, Don-Wauchope A, Tobe SW, Gilbert RE, Leiter LA, Jones C, Woo V, Hegele RA, Selby P, Pipe A, McFarlane PA, Oh P, Gupta M, Bacon SL, Kaczorowski J, Trudeau L, Campbell NRC, Hiremath S, Roerecke M, Arcand J, Ruzicka M, Prasad GVR, Vallée M, Edwards C, Sivapalan P, Penner SB, Fournier A, Benoit G, Feber J, Dionne J, Magee LA, Logan AG, Côté AM, Rey E, Firoz T, Kuyper LM, Gabor JY, Townsend RR, Rabi DM, Daskalopoulou SS, Canada H. Hypertension Canada’s 2018 Guidelines for Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults and Children. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 34: 506-525. PMID: 29731013, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.02.022.
- Hypertension Canada’s 2018 Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in PregnancyButalia S, Audibert F, Côté AM, Firoz T, Logan AG, Magee LA, Mundle W, Rey E, Rabi DM, Daskalopoulou SS, Nerenberg KA, Canada H. Hypertension Canada’s 2018 Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 34: 526-531. PMID: 29731014, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.02.021.
- Reverse innovation in maternal healthFiroz T, Makanga PT, Nathan HL, Payne B, Magee LA. Reverse innovation in maternal health. Obstetric Medicine 2017, 10: 113-119. PMID: 29051778, PMCID: PMC5637995, DOI: 10.1177/1753495x17700515.
- Maternal sepsis: Opportunity for improvementFiroz T, Woodd SL. Maternal sepsis: Opportunity for improvement. Obstetric Medicine 2017, 10: 174-176. PMID: 29225677, PMCID: PMC5714105, DOI: 10.1177/1753495x17704362.
- EditorialMagee LA, Firoz T. Editorial. Obstetric Medicine 2017, 10: 3-4. PMID: 28491123, PMCID: PMC5405949, DOI: 10.1177/1753495x16689650.
- Seasonal variation in geographical access to maternal health services in regions of southern MozambiqueMakanga PT, Schuurman N, Sacoor C, Boene HE, Vilanculo F, Vidler M, Magee L, von Dadelszen P, Sevene E, Munguambe K, Firoz T. Seasonal variation in geographical access to maternal health services in regions of southern Mozambique. International Journal Of Health Geographics 2017, 16: 1. PMID: 28086893, PMCID: PMC5237329, DOI: 10.1186/s12942-016-0074-4.
- Incidence of myocardial infarction in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studiesGibson P, Narous M, Firoz T, Chou D, Barreix M, Say L, James M, Group O. Incidence of myocardial infarction in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies. European Heart Journal - Quality Of Care And Clinical Outcomes 2017, 3: 198-207. PMID: 28838086, PMCID: PMC5862024, DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcw060.
- Existing Models of Maternal Death Surveillance Systems: Protocol for a Scoping ReviewAbouchadi S, Shahabuddin A, Zhang WH, Firoz T, Englert Y, Nejjari C, De Brouwere V. Existing Models of Maternal Death Surveillance Systems: Protocol for a Scoping Review. JMIR Research Protocols 2016, 5: e197. PMID: 27729305, PMCID: PMC5080526, DOI: 10.2196/resprot.5758.
- Community perspectives on the determinants of maternal health in rural southern Mozambique: a qualitative studyFiroz T, Vidler M, Makanga PT, Boene H, Chiaú R, Sevene E, Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, Munguambe K, the CLIP Working Group. Community perspectives on the determinants of maternal health in rural southern Mozambique: a qualitative study. Reproductive Health 2016, 13: 112. PMID: 27719679, PMCID: PMC5056498, DOI: 10.1186/s12978-016-0217-x.
- Obstetric medical care in CanadaMagee LA, Cote AM, Joseph G, Firoz T, Sia W. Obstetric medical care in Canada. Obstetric Medicine 2016, 9: 117-119. PMID: 27630747, PMCID: PMC5010120, DOI: 10.1177/1753495x16645730.
- Barriers and facilitators to health care seeking behaviours in pregnancy in rural communities of southern MozambiqueMunguambe K, Boene H, Vidler M, Bique C, Sawchuck D, Firoz T, Makanga PT, Qureshi R, Macete E, Menéndez C, von Dadelszen P, Sevene E. Barriers and facilitators to health care seeking behaviours in pregnancy in rural communities of southern Mozambique. Reproductive Health 2016, 13: 31. PMID: 27356968, PMCID: PMC4943506, DOI: 10.1186/s12978-016-0141-0.
- A scoping review of geographic information systems in maternal healthMakanga PT, Schuurman N, von Dadelszen P, Firoz T. A scoping review of geographic information systems in maternal health. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2016, 134: 13-17. PMID: 27126906, PMCID: PMC4996913, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.11.022.
- Constructing maternal morbidity – towards a standard tool to measure and monitor maternal health beyond mortalityChou D, Tunçalp Ö, Firoz T, Barreix M, Filippi V, von Dadelszen P, van den Broek N, Cecatti JG, Say L, on behalf of the Maternal Morbidity Working Group. Constructing maternal morbidity – towards a standard tool to measure and monitor maternal health beyond mortality. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2016, 16: 45. PMID: 26935070, PMCID: PMC4774187, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-015-0789-4.
- Choice of Imaging Studies in Acutely Ill Pregnant WomenFiroz T, Miller MA, Bourjeily G. Choice of Imaging Studies in Acutely Ill Pregnant Women. CHEST Journal 2016, 149: 290-291. PMID: 26757297, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2015.10.055.
- Drug-induced fulminant hepatic failure in pregnancyFiroz T, Webber D, Rowe H. Drug-induced fulminant hepatic failure in pregnancy. Obstetric Medicine 2015, 8: 190-192. PMID: 27512479, PMCID: PMC4935052, DOI: 10.1177/1753495x15598909.
- In ResponseMagee LA, Pels A, Helewa M, Rey E, von Dadelszen P, Bujold E, Côté AM, Douglas MJ, Eastabrook G, Firoz T, Gibson P, Gruslin A, Hutcheon J, Koren G, Lange I, Leduc L, Logan AG, MacDonell KL, Moutquin JM, Sebbag I, Audibert F. In Response. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada 2015, 37: 775-776. PMID: 26605445, DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30146-8.
- Global obstetric medicine: Collaborating towards global progress in maternal healthFiroz T, Ateka-Barrutia O, Rojas-Suarez JA, Wijeyaratne C, Castillo E, Lombaard H, Magee LA. Global obstetric medicine: Collaborating towards global progress in maternal health. Obstetric Medicine 2015, 8: 138-145. PMID: 27512469, PMCID: PMC4935022, DOI: 10.1177/1753495x15595308.
- Oral antihypertensive therapy for severe hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum: a systematic reviewFiroz T, Magee L, MacDonell K, Payne B, Gordon R, Vidler M, von Dadelszen P, Group T. Oral antihypertensive therapy for severe hypertension in pregnancy and postpartum: a systematic review. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2014, 121: 1210-1218. PMID: 24832366, PMCID: PMC4282072, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.12737.
- Magnesium Sulphate for the Management of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review of Tested Dosing RegimensGordon R, Magee LA, Payne B, Firoz T, Sawchuck D, Tu D, Vidler M, de Silva D, von Dadelszen P. Magnesium Sulphate for the Management of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review of Tested Dosing Regimens. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada 2014, 36: 154-163. PMID: 24518915, DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30662-9.
- Measuring maternal health: focus on maternal morbidityFiroz T, Chou D, von Dadelszen P, Agrawal P, Vanderkruik R, Tunçalp O, Magee LA, van Den Broek N, Say L. Measuring maternal health: focus on maternal morbidity. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 2013, 91: 794-796. PMID: 24115804, PMCID: PMC3791656, DOI: 10.2471/blt.13.117564.
- Pharmacotherapy for Preeclampsia in Low and Middle Income Countries: An Analysis of Essential Medicines ListsLalani S, Firoz T, Magee LA, Sawchuck D, Payne B, Gordon R, Vidler M, von Dadelszen P. Pharmacotherapy for Preeclampsia in Low and Middle Income Countries: An Analysis of Essential Medicines Lists. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada 2013, 35: 215-223. PMID: 23470109, DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30993-2.
- Preeclampsia in Low and Middle Income Countries—Health Services Lessons Learned From the PRE-EMPT (PRE-Eclampsia–Eclampsia Monitoring, Prevention & Treatment) Projectvon Dadelszen P, Firoz T, Donnay F, Gordon R, Hofmeyr G, Lalani S, Payne BA, Roberts JM, Teela KC, Vidler M, Sawchuck D, Magee LA. Preeclampsia in Low and Middle Income Countries—Health Services Lessons Learned From the PRE-EMPT (PRE-Eclampsia–Eclampsia Monitoring, Prevention & Treatment) Project. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada 2012, 34: 917-926. PMID: 23067947, DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)35405-6.
- The PIERS Experience: Research or Quality Improvement?Firoz T, Magee LA, Payne BA, Menzies JM, von Dadelszen P, Group F. The PIERS Experience: Research or Quality Improvement? Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada 2012, 34: 379-381. PMID: 22472340, DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)35221-5.
- Acute myocardial infarction in the obstetric patientFiroz T, Magee LA. Acute myocardial infarction in the obstetric patient. Obstetric Medicine 2012, 5: 50-57. PMID: 27579136, PMCID: PMC4989614, DOI: 10.1258/om.2011.011080.
- Pre-eclampsia in low and middle income countriesFiroz T, Sanghvi H, Merialdi M, von Dadelszen P. Pre-eclampsia in low and middle income countries. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2011, 25: 537-548. PMID: 21592865, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2011.04.002.
- Postpartum evaluation and long term implicationsFiroz T, Melnik T. Postpartum evaluation and long term implications. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2011, 25: 549-561. PMID: 21536498, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2011.03.003.