Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025
Title:
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS IN A LOCAL POPULATION
Authors :
B.Mounika, M.Madhavi Kumara, Dr.M.B.V.Raju
Abstract :
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) remains a significant contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and evaluate the major risk factors associated with PIH in a defined local population. A comprehensive analysis was conducted among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics, assessing multiple demographic, clinical, and biochemical parameters, including age, weight, genetic predisposition, lifestyle habits, stress, gravida and trimester status, residential area, mode of delivery, hemoglobin concentration, blood pressure, and serum electrolyte levels.
The results revealed that the prevalence of PIH was notably higher among women aged 21–25 years, particularly within the 61–70 kg weight range. A higher occurrence was observed in third-trimester pregnancies and among multi-gravida women. Lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption and smoking showed minimal association, whereas stress emerged as a significant contributor. The majority of affected women were from rural areas, indicating a potential link between limited healthcare access and increased PIH incidence. Cesarean section deliveries were more common among PIH cases compared to normal vaginal deliveries. Hemoglobin levels predominantly ranged between 9–10 g/dL, suggesting mild anemia, while elevated systolic blood pressure confirmed the hypertensive status. Mild potassium imbalances were also noted, reflecting possible electrolyte disturbances.
In conclusion, PIH in the studied population is multifactorial, influenced by physiological, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The findings emphasize the need for early screening, nutritional intervention, stress management, and targeted health education programs to minimize the risk and improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
Keywords: Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH), Risk Factors, Maternal Health Trimester and Gravida Status, Electrolyte Imbalance
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press B.Mounika et al., Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension A Comprehensive Analysis In A Local Population, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).
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