Knowledge of Gestational Hypertension and Its Self Care Measures among Primigravid Women
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is one of the major causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Though it cannnot the prevented, the adverse outcome can be prevented by early detection, proper monitoring, early detection of complications and timely decision making. Aim: To asses the knowledge of gestational hypertension and knowledge regarding self care measures of gestational hypertension among primigravid women with gestational hypertension. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study in a teritiary teaching centre. 240 primigravid women with gestational hypertension were included in the study. Results: 70.7% of pregnant women had poor knowledge and only 4.2% had good knowledge regarding gestational hypertension. 36.4% of pregnant women had poor knowledge and 26.4% had good knowledge regarding its self-care measures. Significant association was noted between knowledge of gestational hypertension and age and education of pregnant women. There is significant association of knowledge of self care measures of gestational hypertension with age,place of residence, educational status and use of mass media as a source of information. Conclusion: Imparting health care information regarding gestational hypertension and its self care measures can go a long way in reducing the adverse outcomes in pregnant women with gestational hypertension.
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Tanya Salim
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