Authors : Oyira Emilia James , Mary A. Mgbekem and Okon Abigail Edem
Abstract: The primary aim of this study, was to find out the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices towards pregnancy induced hypertension among pregnant women in General Hospital Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The research was made based on the following research questions: what is the level of pregnant women’s knowledge about pregnancy induced hypertension? What are the pregnant women’s attitude and believes about pregnancy induced hypertension? The population involved a total of 200 pregnant women and a sample of 100 pregnant women were used for the study. The research instrument used in data collection was a questionnaire which was administered to 100 pregnant women. Their responses were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study showed that, about 82% of the women had formal lecture on pregnancy induced hypertension, hence have knowledge of pregnancy induced hypertension. Eighty percent of the women visit the hospital on noticing that they have swollen legs, 84% of the women believes that pregnancy induced hypertension could be prevented through regular antenatal care. Therefore, the study showed a positive correlation between adequate knowledge and positive attitude as the condition could be prevented.
Oyira Emilia James , Mary A. Mgbekem and Okon Abigail Edem , 2009. Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices Towards Pregnancy Induced Hypertension among Pregnant Women in General Hospital Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 6: 1-5.