MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY AMONG PATIENTS OF DIFFERENT HOSPITALS IN DISTRICT PESHAWAR

Authors

  • Zahin Anjum College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar
  • Shaista Ali College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar
  • Amina Rahat College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar
  • Rabia Chishti College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar
  • Faryal Yousaf College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar
  • Sumbla Yousaf Higher Education Department, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Keywords:

Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Mortality, Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of hypertensive disorders among pregnant women attending different hospitals in Peshawar.

Material & Methods: A total of 130 pregnant women through non-probability convenient sampling technique were recruited. After seeking written consent from individual participants, a predesigned questionnaire was filled. Data was collected and analyzed by using SPSS version 16.

Results: Of the total participants, 75 (57.7%) were in the age range of 26-35 years and 73(56.2%) were illiterate. Only 14(10.8%) were observed Hypertensive (> 140mmHg) assessed at the time of first pregnancy test. During pregnancy the frequency of Hypertensive (> 140mmHg) women increased remarkably 105(80.8%). Statistical test showed a significant difference p=0.013 for the hypertensive category distributed in three different stage of pregnancy. It was found that 10(7.7%) women underwent through caesarean section and 2 (1.5%) stillbirth cases were also observed.

Conclusion: The management of hypertensive disorders among pregnant women was found sub-optimal.

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Published

2023-07-01

How to Cite

Anjum, Z., Ali, S. ., Rahat, A. ., Chishti, R. ., Yousaf , F. ., & Yousaf, S. . (2023). MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY AMONG PATIENTS OF DIFFERENT HOSPITALS IN DISTRICT PESHAWAR. Annals of Allied Health Sciences, 9(1), 8–13. Retrieved from http://aahs.kmu.edu.pk/index.php/aahs/article/view/144

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): Annals of Allied Health Sciences

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