Magnitude and associated factors of Pregnancy‑Induced Hypertension Among Women Who Gave Birth in Public Hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.20372/mhsr.v2i1.1923Keywords:
Pregnancy-induced hypertension, Mothers, Delivery services, East Wollega ZoneAbstract
Background: Pregnancy-induced hypertension represents a major health concern that typically develops after the twentieth week of gestation. It stands as the second leading contributor to maternal deaths, both direct and indirect.
Objective: To assess the magnitude and determinants of pregnancy-induced hypertension among mothers delivering in East Wallaga public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in public hospitals of East Wallaga Zone between January 1 and May 30, 2023. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and by reviewing maternal medical records with a semi-structured questionnaire. The collected information was entered into EpiData version 3.1 and subsequently analyzed with SPSS version 20.
Results: The study comprised 252 mothers, with a mean age of 29.6 years (SD = 5.98; range: 18-45). The magnitude of pregnancy-induced hypertension was 7.5%. Factors independently associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension included twin delivery (AOR = 5.09; 95% CI: 3.58-34.2), diabetes mellitus (AOR = 8.42; 95% CI: 1.19-63.69), family history of hypertension (AOR = 2.68; 95% CI: 1.84-39.06), family history of pregnancy-induced hypertension (AOR = 3.11; 95% CI: 2.32-41.5), and experiencing stressful life events during pregnancy (AOR = 2.89; 95% CI: 1.58-52.7).
Conclusion: The magnitude of pregnancy-induced hypertension observed in this study was higher. Health care providers at all levels should prioritize early identification of the highlighted risk factors to mitigate complications associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension.
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