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INCIDENCE OF PIH IN WOMEN PRESENTING TO GYNAE AND OBS DEPT OF SHL

Umme Farwa, Dr. Zafar Ullah Khan, Dr. Sonia Irshad, Ammad Javaid Chaudhary

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The main purpose to conduct this study is to investigate about the magnitude of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) in women who come to Gynaecology OPD of Services Hospital, Lahore. This study helps us to find out about the associated risk factors and contributing factors in induction of hypertension during pregnancy. Another purpose of study is dissemination of findings to policy makers and health planners leading to women health planning and implementation for better health for mothers and children and avoiding as well as preventing maternal mortality and morbidity due to PIH. DESIGN It was a cross-sectional descriptive study to determine the number of cases of hypertension among pregnant women PLACE The study was carried out in Gynaecology and Obstetrics outdoor of Services Hospital Lahore, a teaching hospital with a bed strength of 1096. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study population consisted of all the pregnant women between the age of 15-45 years visiting antenatal check up in gynae and obs outdoor at Services Hospital Lahore. Sampling unit consists of a pregnant female of age 15-45 years visiting for antenatal outdoor for routine antenatal care. Non-probability, quota, convenience sampling technique was used to collect the required number of samples. 137 pregnant female of age 15-45 years were selected. To collect the data regarding the pregnant females, a semi-structured questionnaire was designed. The questionnaire used was pre-tested and necessary changes were made. The interviewing of the pregnant females was conducted at the outdoor with the help of auxiliary staff of antenatal clinic.Data entry sheet was prepared and all the responses were entered in the sheet and then data was transferred to master sheet and final analysis was performed manually with the help of scientific calculator (CASIO fx-82MS). RESULTS: About 6% of the females were having confirmed hypertension during pregnancy which is very close to the international quoted figure of hypertension during pregnancy. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATIONS: There is immense need to establish ante-natal services through out the country especially in the backward areas. There is also dire need to develop health education campaign for early warning/danger signs during pregnancy.

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