Preeclampsia Awarness
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
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.
Sponsors
Aya Magdy Mohamed Amin
Sohag University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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. \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Preeclampsia Knowledge score | Baseline (at admission to the department or attendance at the outpatient clinic) | 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%). |
Contacts
CONTACTSalah Roshdy Ahmed, Professor
Outcome results
None listed