Determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women attending health care service in public hospitals of Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and excessive vomiting, starting between 4 and 6 gestational weeks, peak at between 8 and 12 weeks and usually improve and subside by 20 weeks of pregnancy. Identifying the determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum has a particular importance for early detection and intervention to reduce the health, psychosocial and economic impact. In Ethiopia there is low information on determinants of hyperemesis gravidarum.

Methods

Institution based unmatched case-control study design was conducted from April 12- June 12, 2021. A structured face-to-face interviewer administered questionnaire and checklist for document review were used to collect the data from 360 study participants (120 cases and 240 controls). The data were collected by K

SUBMITTER: Ashebir G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9042275 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature