Abstract
Objectives: to assess and compare the knowledge on self-care management of pregnancy induced
hypertension among primi gravid and multi gravida mothers.
Method: A non-experimental descriptive comparative was conducted between 40 primi gravida
mother and 40 multi gravida mothers who were selected by using purposive sampling
to assess knowledge on self-care management of pregnancy induced hypertension. Self-structured
questionnaire was used to collect the data. Appropriate Descriptive and inferential
statistics were used to analyse data and to draw inferences.
Results: 55% of primi gravida mothers and 40 % of multi gravid mothers had inadequate knowledge.
Only 2.5% of primi gravida and 5% of multi gravida mothers had adequate knowledge.
Respondents from primigravida had knowledge about 31.8 % and 38.6% regarding signs
& symptoms and Preventive measures. 35% and 44.7 % of multi mothers were aware about
signs & symptoms and preventive measures respectively. Which shows all the respondent
were less aware about pregnancy induced hypertension. And there is an association
between age & Monthly income on knowledge level.
Conclusion: There is a necessity to provide information for those specific at risk population.
Which helps to increase the knowledge, develop positive attitude, prevent complications
and to have better maternal and child health.
Keywords
Pregnancy induced hypertension - Self-care management - HELLP and eclampsia
