Predict risk factors of preeclampsia among pregnant women attended antenatal care clinic at jiblah university hospital, Yemen: A cross sectional study

Background: Preeclampsia and it's complications is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Yemen. Globally, Yemen ranks as one of the top countries with the highest maternal mortality. To the best of our knowledge no similar study has been done at Jiblah University Hospital, Yemen. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the Prevalence and associated factors of preeclampsia among pregnant women Attending Jiblah University Hospital, Yemen. Methods: A hospital-based cross sectional study design was utilized. A total 100 pregnant women attended Antenatal Care Clinic at Jiblah University Hospital, Yemen and selected randomly. Two tools were used: Tool (1): A structured closed-ended questionnaire included Socio-demographic data, behavioral factors, medical history. Tool (2): Physical examination of the pregnant women. Collected data were analyzed by using SPSS Version 26. Bivariate data analysis using the Chi-square test. P-value is considered statistically significant when P < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of preeclampsia was 15%. among participants in the study. There was a significant association between number of previous pregnancies, hypertension, diabetes for pregnant women, obesity, previous preeclampsia, and prior knowledge of preeclampsia. Conclusions: Multiple risk factors are predicting preeclampsia, such; as number of previous pregnancies hypertension, diabetes for pregnant women, obesity, previous preeclampsia, and prior knowledge of preeclampsia which can be used as a preventing tool of preeclampsia.