Magnitude of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and Birth outcomes among Women Attending Delivery Service in Butajira General Hospital, Ethiopia

Abstract

Objective Pregnancy induced Hypertension is one of the common medical complications of pregnancy that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It contributes significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study was aimed to assess the prevalence of pregnancy induced hypertension and birth outcomes among women attending delivery service in Butajira General Hospital, Ethiopia. Descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted from March 1 to May 30, 2019 among 342 pregnant women. Data were collected by five trained data collectors through face to face interview and reviewing of medical records. Moreover, blood pressure of the women and the weight of new born were measured using appropriate instruments. Descriptive statistics was done and presented by Tables. Result The prevalence of pregnancy induced hypertension among pregnant women was 8.8% (30/342). (30/342) with 16.7% (5/30) for gestational hypertension, 40% (12/30) for preeclampsia and 43.3% (13/30) for developing eclampsia. Low birth weight, very low birth weight, preterm birth, asphyxia and perinatal death were the adverse outcomes.