Knowledge and Prevalence of Hypertension among Pregnant Women attending in People’s Hospital, Chattogram

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is one of the major causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity, mortality, premature birth, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), and low birth weight and solely maternal mortality is account for 10-15% of maternal deaths in developing countries. This study aimed to find prevalence of pregnancy induced hypertension among pregnant women in People’s Hospital Chattogram. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Peoples’s Hospital for six months from July 2023 to December 2023.A semi structured questionnaire was used to capture demographic data, obstetric history and on PIH status. 100 pregnant women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique. Face to face interview was done to collect socio-demographic and obstetric data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 was used for data analysis. Results: Majority (65%) of the women ranges from 18-25 years of age. The prevalence of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) was found 7%. 38% of them passed SSC, 63% were housewives , 37% came from middle class, 45% from nuclear family. History of hypertension, LUCS, abortion and stillbirth were found 5 (5%), 15(15%), 7 (7%) and 7(7%) respectively. 7% of the women under study were found to hypertensive who had anemia, oedema, oliguria, vertigo and insomnia. Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension is 7% which is most usual. Worldwide the ranges vary from 5-8%. The study reveals that among the patients with PIH- most are Primi. Age varies form 18-25 years. They are of low socio economic status and poorly educated.