Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, predominantly in developing countries. The present study was conducted to evaluate cases of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). Materials & Methods: 90 pregnant women were enrolled. In all pregnant women, blood pressure was measured with mercury sphygmomanometer while the woman was seated in the upright position and supine position using a mercury sphygmomanometer apparatus. Results: Age group <20 years had 52, 21-25 years had 28 and 26-30 years had 10 patients. 40 had primary, 32 had secondary and 18 had higher education. 26 were single and 64 were married. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common type was pre- eclampsia in 36, gestational in 40, eclampsia in 10 and chronic hypertension in 4 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases were less than 20 years old, had primary education and married.