Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4

Abstract

Background: Our objective was to identify potentially modifiable risk factors for preeclampsia in a Teenage Pregnancy. Materials and Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted in department of gynecology and obstetrics GSL Medical College and General hospital. The Universal sampling method was employed and every antenatal woman with age above 15 years were registered was included as the study subjects. Results: There was significant association between mother’s age, parity, complications of mother and complications of fetus in all hypertensive subjects (P<0.05). It was found there was insignificant association was found with gestational age and mother in hypertensive subjects (P>0.05). Conclusion: PIH cases delivered, with raised diastolic blood pressure & neonate with low birth weight were found risk factors for prenatal death. Fetal morbidity & mortality can be reduced by early recognition & institutional management.

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P. Padmasri Devi

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  • EP ID EP461289
  • DOI 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.5417.25
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P. Padmasri Devi (2017). Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5(4), 588-591. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-461289