Assessment of Pregnant Women for Information About Hypertension in Pregnancy: A Cross Sectional Study from a Teaching Hospital Outdoor

Background: The term "pregnancy-induced hypertension," or PIH, refers to a pattern of elevated blood pressure that appears during woman's pregnancy. It is one the most important factors contributing maternal mortality rate and infant morbidity worldwide. In addition its impacts, this risk can be decreased by transmission health education emphasises early identification appropriate treatment disease. This study aims determine current levels knowledge about PIH among pregnant women in general population. Methods: was undertaken with participation 300 women, data were gathered through direct interviews participants. participants' verbal consent participate research acquired form their acceptance use questionnaire prepared specifically for project. Both Student T-test ANOVA test utilised order explore parameters associated pregnancy awareness. Place Study: Hayat memorial teaching hospital Duration August 2021 June 2022 Results: shows 80.6% aware idea according results survey. first individuals they consulted get friends family members, followed medical specialists. As result performance, 47.1% participants obtained score indicated had low level comprehension. ages, type came from, whether not history gestational diabetes, participated sports, attended frequent antenatal care appointments all calculating score. Conclusions: outcomes suggested poor understanding PIH; underscores importance increasing public illness. Keywords: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), Preeclampsia