A study of hypertension among pregnant women residing in rural community of Satna district

Abstract

Background: Worldwide influence of Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is seen in 5 to 22% of pregnancies. Despite extensive global research, etiology, management, prevention remains elusive. When prevention is not possible, early diagnosis can save mothers and babies despite disorders, but rural women especially in developing countries lack awareness, health services, resources too, so suffer much more.

Objectives: A study was conducted to assess the hypertension among pregnant women residing in rural community of Satna district.

Material Methods: Retrospective study was carried out regarding hypertension during pregnancy among women residing in rural area of Satna district. Information about hypertension among rural pregnant women was collected from women’s antenatal records available in Private hospital of Satna district. Blood pressure data was collected by the health assistant from records available. Data was interpreted accordingly.

Results: 100 women with hypertension during pregnancy referred to private hospital from rural setting were included in the study. 72 had moderate gestational hypertension (GH)/preeclampsia (PE), 28 severe/eclampsia. Of 8 women aged below 20 years, 62 women were 30-34 yrs. 46 were illiterate (some had gone to school for one or few years). No Significant difference between primi and multigravida regarding hypertension was seen.

 Conclusion: Hypertension during pregnancy was common in rural area. They lead to a lot of maternal, perinatal loss. So intervention is required at community level to detect hidden cases and treating them timely for good maternal and fetal outcome during pregnancy.