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ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2023

Clinical characteristics and treatment patterns of pregnant women with hypertension in primary care in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: cross-sectional results from the hypertension treatment in Nigeria Program.

Zainab Mahmoud, Ikechukwu A Orji, Gabriel L Shedul, Kasarachi Aluka-Omitiran, Nanna Ripiye, Blessing Akor, Helen Eze, Tunde Ojo, Guhan Iyer, Abigail S Baldridge and 3 more

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Zainab MahmoudWashington University, 660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 6068, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA. zmahmoud@wustl.edu.
Ikechukwu A OrjiCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Gabriel L ShedulCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Kasarachi Aluka-OmitiranCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Nanna RipiyeCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Blessing AkorCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Helen EzeCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Tunde OjoCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria.
Guhan IyerWashington University, 660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 6068, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
Abigail S BaldridgeNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Lisa R HirschhornNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Mark D HuffmanWashington University, 660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 6068, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA. m.huffman@wustl.edu.
Dike B OjjiCardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria. dike.ojji@uniabuja.edu.ng.

Funding

Transforming Hypertension Management in NigeriaR01HL144708 · NHLBI · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI Mark D Huffman, Dike Bevis Ojji · 2019 to 2026
$4.3M
Cardiovascular Research Training In Nigeria (CeRTIN)D43TW011976 · FIC · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI Lisa Hirschhorn, Mark D Huffman · 2021 to 2026
$1.4M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW011976NHLBI NIH HHS RO1HL144708
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Abstract

backgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including hypertension, are a leading cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria. However, there is a paucity of data on pregnant women with hypertension who receive care in primary health care facilities. This study presents the results from a cross-sectional analysis of pregnant women enrolled in the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria Program which is aimed at integrating and strengthening hypertension care in primary health care centres.

methodsA descriptive analysis of the baseline results from the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria Program was performed. Baseline blood pressures, treatment and control rates of pregnant women were analysed and compared to other adult women of reproductive age. A complete case analysis was performed, and a two-sided p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

resultsBetween January 2020 to October 2022, 5972 women of reproductive age were enrolled in the 60 primary healthcare centres participating in the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria Program and 112 (2%) were pregnant. Overall mean age (SD) was 39.6 years (6.3). Co-morbidities were rare in both groups, and blood pressures were similar amongst pregnant and non-pregnant women (overall mean (SD) first systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 157.4 (20.6)/100.7 (13.6) mm Hg and overall mean (SD) second systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 151.7 (20.1)/98.4 (13.5) mm Hg). However, compared to non-pregnant women, pregnant women had a higher rate of newly diagnosed hypertension (65.2% versus 54.4% p = 0.02) and lower baseline walk-in treatment (32.1% versus 42.1%, p = 0.03). The control rate was numerically lower among pregnant patients (6.3% versus 10.2%, p = 0.17), but was not statistically significant. Some pregnant patients (8.3%) were on medications contraindicated in pregnancy, and none of the pregnant women were on aspirin for primary prevention of preeclampsia.

conclusionsThese findings indicate significant gaps in care and important areas for future studies to improve the quality of care and outcomes for pregnant women with hypertension in Nigeria, a country with the highest burden of maternal mortality globally.

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HypertensionPregnant PeopleAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansNigeriaPregnancyPrimary Health CareHypertensionMaternal mortalityPreeclampsiaPregnancy

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PMCPMC10239596

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