Prevalence of chronic diseases and obstetric complications of pregnant women assisted in primary health care

Abstract

Objective: to verify the prevalence of chronic diseases and associate them with obstetric complications in pregnant women assisted in Primary Health Care. Method: Analytical cross-sectional study, conducted by searching electronic medical records of pregnant women treated in a Family Health Strategy in a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Results: There was no association between systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obesity with hemorrhage, premature birth and late birth. In the case of premature birth, pregnant women with SAH had an approximately 1.9 times higher risk compared to those who did not have this comorbidity. With regard to pregnant women who are obese, the risk of premature birth was approximately 2.5 times higher compared to women who are not obese. Conclusion: The findings highlight the need to monitor pregnant women in prenatal consultations in Primary Health Care and serve as important guidelines for the planning and implementation of health interventions aimed at chronic diseases and obstetric complications in pregnant women.