Study of factors affecting pregnancy induced hypertension among women seeking maternity services in PDU Medical college, Rajkot

 

 

Abstract              Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and their complications are one of the most common cause of maternal morbidity in world. In India the incidence of hypertension is reported to be 8-10% of the pregnancies. The World Health Organization estimates that at least one woman dies every seven minutes from complications of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The objective of this study is to assess pregnancy induced hypertension and its associated factors among women attending delivery service at Zanana Hospital, P.D.U. Medical College, Rajkot. Materials and Methods: Prospective study of 70 cases of hypertension in pregnancy during the period from July 2015 to July 2017. Aims of study: To study the incidence of hypertension, its complication in pregnancy, factors affecting pregnancy induced hypertension and see how early management can decrease maternal morbidity and mortality. Results – Regular ANC visits and follow up in patients of pregnancy with hypertension will reduce the morbidity and mortality in nearly 70-75%.

Key Word: Pregnancy, Hypertension, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), associated factors.