Determinants of adverse perinatal outcome in preeclampsia at the federal medical centre, Makurdi: a cross-sectional study

Background: Preeclampsia currently accounts for the high burden of adverse perinatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Aim study was to determine prevalence preeclampsia factors associated with outcome at Federal Medical Centre Makurdi. Methods: This an analytical cross-sectional which 170 consecutively consenting women were recruited. The outcomes identified antenatal period, delivery early puerperium. data analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 windows (IBM Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). Categorical variables Chi-Square ( 2) test Fisher's exact test. Bivariate analysis used association between basic characteristics participants outcomes, while logistic regression strength these association. P < 0.05 if CI does not include value 1, it considered statistically significant. Results: shows that 2.4% 63.5% respectively. more severe disease than mild preeclampsia. estimated gestational age presentation (EGAP), severity mode risk strongly outcomes. Conclusions: had shown Makurdi, North Central Nigeria recommends quality improvements maternal child care reduce