Improve Awarness of Preeclampsia Among Pregnant Women

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Aya Magdy Mohamed Amin160 enrolled

Overview

Preeclampsia is a major pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder and a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing regions. Adequate maternal awareness of preeclampsia symptoms and risk factors is crucial for early detection and timely medical intervention. Objectives: This study aims to assess the level of awareness regarding preeclampsia, its warning signs, and its associated risk factors among pregnant women attending the antenatal care (ANC) clinic at Sohag University Hospital, and to identify socio-demographic factors associated with their awareness levels.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

160

Conditions

Preeclampsia Awarness

Interventions

QuestionnaireOTHER

Data will be collected by the researcher through personal interviews with the PE admitted inpatient at the Obstetric and Gynecology department and those attending outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital using standardized questionnaire.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant women aged 18 years or older. 2. women at high risk of PE ( previous history of PE , Diabetes , chronic hypertension , kidney disease , Autoimmune disorders as Antiphospholipid syndrome ). 3. Ability to communicate effectively and provide informed consent, with no cognitive or psychiatric conditions that would interfere with participation or questionnaire completion. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women with severe medical or obstetric emergencies requiring immediate management at the time of data collection. 2. Women with cognitive impairment, severe psychiatric illness, or communication difficulties that prevent reliable completion of the questionnaire. 3. Incomplete questionnaire responses. \-

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Preeclampsia Knowledge score

Assessed using an investigator-administered, validated, close-ended questionnaire covering preeclampsia awareness, risk factors, signs/symptoms, and complications. Each correct response receives 1 point, while incorrect or "don't know" responses receive 0 points. Scores are expressed as percentages and categorized into adequate knowledge (≥60%) and inadequate knowledge (\<60%).

Time frame: Baseline (at admission to the department or attendance at the outpatient clinic)

Central Contacts

Salah Roshdy Ahmed, Professor

CONTACT

+201153008891 salahroshdy@yahoo.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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