Assessing pre-eclampsia awareness among pregnant women in Syria: a cross-sectional study on knowledge and perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in mothers worldwide. Adequate understanding of this condition improves treatment, control, and prevention. This study evaluated preeclampsia awareness among pregnant women in Syria, and the characteristics related to awareness adequacy.

Methods

This national cross-sectional study was conducted in Syria between 25 October and November 19, 2022. We included pregnant females of all age groups from all Syrian governorates. The questionnaire consisted of sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge of pre-eclampsia and its associated factors, symptoms, and complications.

Results

Overall, 706 participants were involved in this research, with a mean age of 38.22. Only 52.1% of them reported th

SUBMITTER: Bohsas H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921594 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature