High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in pregnant women in Benin.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) are highly prevalent in SubSaharan African communities. In these countries the burden of CVRF during early pregnancy has been poorly documented.

Aim

The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of CVRF in pregnant women before the 20th week of gestation in Benin.

Methods

Consecutive pregnant women with a gestational age < 20th week were included in 30 maternity clinics in Benin. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine characteristics associated with CVRF.

Results

1244 pregnant women were included (680 (54.7%) in urban areas and 584 (45.3%) in rural areas). The median age was 26 years. The frequencies of high blood pressure (HBP), obesity and diabetes were 18.9%, 15.0% an

SUBMITTER: Tchibozo EMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563467 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature