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This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension among pregnant women attending antenatal care.

January 20, 2026Open Access

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Dilla University Gen-eral Hospital Ethiopia, 2023

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Cross-sectional study assesses pregnancy-induced hypertension prevalence in pregnant women, indicating key associated factors.

This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension among pregnant women attending antenatal care.
Conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study at Dilla University General Hospital.
Participants were selected using systematic random sampling.
Data collection involved a structured questionnaire and patient record review.
Data analysis employed bivariate and multivariable logistic regression in SPSS.
The prevalence of pregnancy-induced hypertension was found to be 15.3%.
Primigravidity was significantly associated with increased risk (AOR=1.863).
Family history of chronic hypertension was another significant predictor (AOR=2.795).

Demekel et al. (2026) studied this question.

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