Frequency of Primigravida with Eclampsia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169338Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency of primigravidas with eclampsia.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Study Setting and Duration: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology "C Ward", Ayub Medical Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad from 15th September 2020 to 15th March 2021.
Methodology: One hundred and sixty women with eclampsia were included in the study. Demographic details as well as parity information and weight and primigravida were noted.
Results: The mean age of 26.430±2.41 years, mean gestational age 34.539±2.40 weeks and mean weight was 65.727±4.47 Kg. Primigravida patients with eclampsia were 70.3%.
Conclusion: Primigravida is one of the major factors in development of eclampsia.
Keywords: Pregnancy, Eclampsia, Primigravida