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Knowledge Regarding Risk Factors and Prevention
of Preeclampsia Among Married Women in
Selected Urban Community Areas of Aizawl,
Mizoram
Mr. Lalruatdika1, Ms. Zorinsangi2, Ms. Lalramthari3, Ms. BC Lalmuanzeli4, Ms. Lalmuanpuii Pachuau5, Ms. Rosy
Lallawmzuali6, Mrs. Lalthanmawii7, Mrs. Beulah Lalruotkim8, Mrs. Ruth Lalhmingthang9
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.Sc Nursing Students
6, 7, 8, 9
Prof. cum Principal, BN College of Nursing
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Preeclampsia has the greatest impact on maternal mortality which complicates nearly a
tenth of pregnancies worldwide. It is the second leading cause of direct maternal death and directly responsible for 70,000
maternal deaths annually at the global level, although the exact prevalence of morbidity and mortality related to preeclampsia is
not reported in the developing countries. The objectives of study were to to assess the knowledge regarding risk factor and
prevention of preeclampsia among married women in selected urban, community areas of Aizawl, Mizoram and to determine the
association between the knowledge regarding risk factor and prevention of preeclampsia with selected socio-demographic
variables among married women.
Methods: Quantitative research approach was adopted to conducted a study at Hlimen community, Aizawl, Mizoram. Convenient
sampling technique was used to select 100 married women of the age group within 18-45 years. Self-Administered Structured
knowledge Questionnaire was used to collect the data.
Results: Findings of study revealed that majority of married women i.e 63(63%) were within the age group of 18-30 years and
37(37%) were within the age group of 31-45 years. Majority 58(58%) married women has moderately adequate knowledge,
30(30%) has adequate knowledge and 12(12%) has inadequate knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of
preeclampsia. There was no significant association between level of knowledge with selected demographic variables among
married women.
Conclusion: The result of the study indicates that more information and awareness regarding risk factors and prevention of
preeclampsia in different places such as sub-centre, primary health centre and hospitals is required to prevent the complication
and early diagnosis of preeclampsia.
I. INTRODUCTION
Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology characterized by development of hypertension to the extend of 140/90
mmHg or more with proteinuria after the 20th week in a previously normotensive and nonproteinuria woman. Preeclampsia and
pregnancy induced hypertension share to a large extend risk factor, causes, and complication. Thus, much of the information about
preeclampsia is also valid for pregnancy induced hypertension. Preeclampsia affects 3-4% of all pregnant women. All together 10%
of pregnant women are affected by a hypertensive complication of pregnancy.
A. Statement Of The Problem
“A study to assess the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia among married women in selected urban
community areas of Aizawl, Mizoram.”
B. Objectives
1) To assess the level of knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia among married women in selected
urban, community areas of Aizawl, Mizoram.
2) To determine the association between the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia with selected socio-
demographic variables among married women in selected urban community areas of Aizawl, Mizoram.
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C. Hypothesis
H1: There is significant association between knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia with selected socio-
demographic variables among married women.
II. MATERIALS AND METHODS
A quantitative research approach was used to assess the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia among
married women in selected urban community areas of Aizawl, Mizoram. 100 married women were selected using non-probability
convenient sampling technique and self-administered structure knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data. The analysis
was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
RESULTS
Table 1: Frequency and percentage distribution of demographic variables of married women.
Demographic Frequency (f) Percentage (%)
Age in year:
18-30 63 63%
31-45 37 37%
Type of Family:
Nuclear 46 46%
Joint 54 54%
Educational Status:
Primary 2 2%
Middle 7 7%
High 39 39%
Higher 35 35%
Graduate or 17 17%
above
Gravida:
No child 6 6%
One 31 31%
Two 31 31%
Three or more 32 32%
Occupation:
Homemaker 71 71%
Daily wager 10 10%
Govt. employee 5 5%
Private employee 14 14%
Family Income Per Month:
5000-10000 16 16%
10000-15000 25 25%
15000-20000 29 29%
>20000 30 30%
Source of Information Regarding
Preeclampsia:
Health professionals 32 32%
Friends 12 12%
Neighbours 7 7%
Mass media 3 3%
No source of information 46 46%
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The data presented in the table 1 shows that majority 63(63%) belongs to the age group of 18-30 years, 54(54%) belongs to Joint
family in which 39(39%) had an educational qualification of High school, where 32(32%) had more than 3 children. Majority 71%
were homemaker, only 30(30%) had an income of >20000, among them only 3% had no previous information.
Table.2: Frequency and percentage distribution of knowledge score among married women. n=100
Knowledge score Score range Frequency (f) Percentage (%)
Inadequate Knowledge 0-11 12 12
Moderately adequate
knowledge 12-14 58 58
Adequate knowledge 15-20 30 30
The data presented in the table 2 depicts that majority i.e 58(58%) married women has moderately adequate knowledge, 30(30%)
has adequate knowledge and 12(12%) has inadequate knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia.
Table.3: Findings related to association between knowledge with selected demographic variables among married women.
n=100
Sl Demographic Knowledge score
no. Variables
Inadequate Moderately Adequate X2 df p-value inferences
adequate
1. Age in year:
18-30 5 20 10 0.275 2 5.99 NS
31-45 7 38 20
2. Type of Family: 2.217 2 5.99 NS
Nuclear 3 24 15
Joint 9 34 15
3. EDUCATIONAL
STATUS 4.355 8 15.51 NS
Primary - 2 2
Middle 1 8 2
High 4 22 15
Higher 8 16 11
Graduate or 1 14 2
above 3.182 6 12.59 NS
4. GRAVIDA
No child 1 2 3
One 5 17 8
Two 3 20 7 4.355 6 12.59 NS
Three or more 4 19 11
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5. OCCUPATION
Homemaker 7 40 21
Daily wager 1 6 5 4.806 6 12.59 NS
Govt. employee - 4 2
Private employee 3 9 2
6. FAMILY INCOME
PER MONTH
5000-10000
10000-15000 3 7 6
15000-20000 2 13 9
>20000 2 21 7 6.249 8 15.51 NS
5 17 8
SOURCE OF
7. INFORMATION
REGARDING
PREECLAMPSIA
Health professionals
Friends
Neighbours
Mass media 7 18 8
No source of - 7 5
information 1 1 4
- 2 1
3 30 13
Table.3 shows that there was no significant association between knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia
and selected demographic variables among married women. Hence the research hypothesis H 1 was rejected null hypothesis(H01)
was accepted.
III. CONCLUSION
The study finding shows that knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of preeclampsia plays a great impact among women
in urban community area. Majority 58(58%) has moderately adequate knowledge, out of which 30(30%) has adequate knowledge
and 12(12%) has inadequate knowledge. Hence the study proves that awareness regarding risk factors and prevention of
preeclampsia needs to be provided among women in community area so that their health status will be improved and prevent from
preeclampsia.
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