Key result
Pregnancy-induced hypertension was associated with a significantly higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, including low birth weight (aRR 5.1), preterm delivery (aRR 5.2), and perinatal death (aRR 3.6) compared to normotensive pregnancies.
Why the study?
Little is known about the adverse perinatal outcomes of pregnancy induced hypertension in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia.
Does pregnancy-induced hypertension increase the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnant women?
Population
782 pregnant women attending antenatal care in hospitals of Tigray regional state, Ethiopia
Comparison
Pregnancy induced hypertension vs normotensive
Design
Prospective cohort study
Authors
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Supports heightened perinatal surveillance; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Cohort (n=782)
Yes
Does pregnancy-induced hypertension increase the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnant women?
Relative Risk: 5.1 (95% CI 3.4–7.8)
Absolute Event Rate: 37.7% vs 6.1%
Pregnancy-induced hypertension is associated with a markedly increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, including a 3.6-fold higher risk of perinatal death, emphasizing the need for early detection and management.
Berhe et al. (2019) conducted a cohort in Pregnancy induced hypertension (n=782). Pregnancy induced hypertension vs. Normotensive pregnant women was evaluated on Low birth weight (aRR 5.1, 95% CI 3.4-7.8). Pregnancy-induced hypertension was associated with a significantly higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, including low birth weight (aRR 5.1), preterm delivery (aRR 5.2), and perinatal death (aRR 3.6) compared to normotensive pregnancies.
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