Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Hunan Province, China (2012–2022)
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Xu, Wu Yinglan, Chen Xiaoying, Jiang Yurong
Primary Institution: Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
Hypothesis
To explore the relationship between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and adverse pregnancy outcomes and explore the risk factors for HDP.
Conclusion
The prevalence of HDP was relatively high in Hunan Province, and it was associated with many adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of HDP increased from 3.11% in 2012 to 7.39% in 2022.
- HDP was associated with maternal deaths, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
- Advanced maternal age and previous cesarean sections were identified as risk factors for HDP.
- Chi-square trend tests showed significant upward trends in the prevalence of HDP and its subtypes.
Takeaway
This study looked at pregnant women in Hunan Province and found that many had high blood pressure during pregnancy, which can lead to serious problems for both mothers and babies.
Methodology
Data were obtained from the Maternal Near-Miss Surveillance System in Hunan Province, and statistical analyses included chi-square trend tests and multivariate logistic regression.
Potential Biases
The study may have underreported the prevalence of HDP due to missed or misdiagnosed cases.
Limitations
Some factors, such as body mass index and lifestyle, were not included due to data limitations.
Participant Demographics
The study included 780,359 pregnant women from Hunan Province, China.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 4.87–4.97
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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