ArticleAfrican health sciences2016
Knowledge of pre-eclampsia in women living in Makole Ward, Dodoma, Tanzania.
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- Awareness of Preeclampsia and Its Associated Factors Among Women in Al Baha Region, Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2023Article
- Metabolomic analysis-identified 2-hydroxybutyric acid might be a key metabolite of severe preeclampsia.Open life sciences · 2023Article
- 'I don't really understand this BP': Women's knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with preeclampsia in Ghana.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- Knowledge of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary hospital in Ghana.SAGE open medicine · 2022Article
- Developing shared understanding of pre-eclampsia in Haiti and Zimbabwe using Theory of Change.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- Pills and prayers: a comparative qualitative study of community conceptualisations of pre-eclampsia and pluralistic care in Ethiopia, Haiti and Zimbabwe.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Self-monitoring of blood pressure for preeclampsia patients: Knowledge and attitudes.Curationis · 2021Article
- Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a multi-center facility-based cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Preeclampsia knowledge among postpartum women treated for preeclampsia and eclampsia at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Observational
- Awareness of pregnancy induced hypertension among pregnant women in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia.The Pan African medical journal · 2020Article
- Knowledge of preeclampsia and its associated factors among pregnant women: a possible link to reduce related adverse outcomes.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2019Article
- Exploring survivor perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Nigeria through the health belief model.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundPre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder specific to pregnancy responsible for significant maternal morbidity and mortality in Africa. The majority of deaths related to pre-eclampsia could be avoided with timely and effective care. "Phase one delays" arise because of lack of knowledge.
objectivesThis study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of women living in Makole ward, comparing respondent subgroups with different demographic characteristics. It also aimed to compare knowledge levels in respect to six subtopics of pre-eclampsia. This was to allow for planning of appropriate activities to reduce delays in seeking health care.
methodsThis study surveyed 200 adult women randomly identified in the community. They were asked 36 questions on pre-eclampsia requiring yes / no answers. The data was analysed quantitatively.
resultsOverall knowledge levels were low with an average of 41% of correct answers. Minor differences in the knowledge levels of demographic subgroups were found. Statistically significant differences were identified between sub-topics of pre-eclampsia; signs and symptoms were the least well known.
conclusionEducational systems (formal and informal) are failing to provide communities with potentially life-saving information. Health centre, community and school based education programmes are recommended.
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