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Knowledge of Pre-Eclampsia among pregnant Women attending Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Yemetu Ibadan North Local Government area, Nigeria

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.6, No. 2)

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Page : 559-564

Keywords : Pre-eclampsia knowledge; Antenatal care; pregnant women;

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Abstract

This study investigated the knowledge of pre-eclampsia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted employing the mix method among 400 respondents using semi-structured questionnaire containing a 19-point knowledge scale and focus group discussion guide. Knowledge scores 6, greater than6-12, and greater than12 were categorised as poor, fair and good, respectively. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and Chi-square statistics at p

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