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Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) ; 9(2)ago. 2010. tab, tab, tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-568519

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hypertensive Syndrome during pregnancy (HSP) has been characterized as the major cause for maternal morbimortality; although many public policies have been established to improve the quality of life for women during their pregnancy and postpartum, we can observe that the statistics do not indicate a satisfactory reduction of these complications. Objectives: The aims of this study was to characterize the epidemiological profile of pregnant women, and to investigate the prevalence of HSP cases in a maternity clinic in the city of Fortaleza. Method: The study is transversal and retrospective. The data were collected from the statement of live birth and the mothers' records in a maternity clinic in Fortaleza from March to November of 2009. Results: The prevalence of HSP was 32.7 cases per 100 women admitted at the clinic. The most frequent clinical form was pre-eclampsia, most women made use of antihypertensive and of magnesium sulfate during hospitalization. Conclusion: The study noted a very high prevalence of HSP and the this affects mainly women between 20 and 34 years, low schooling and unmarried.


Introducao: A Sindrome Hipertensiva Gestacional (SHG) vem caracterizando-se como a principal causa de morbimortalidade materna, embora muitas politicas publicas tenham sido criadas para melhorar a qualidade de vida da mulher durante seu periodo gestacional e puerperal, podemos observar que os dados estatisticos nao indicam reducao satisfatoria dessas complicacoes. Objetivos: o estudo se propos a caracterizar o perfil epidemiologico das gestantes e investigar a prevalencia de casos de SHG em uma maternidade de Fortaleza. Metodo: O estudo e de carater transversal e retrospectivo. Os dados foram coletados a partir da Declaracao de Nascidos Vivos e registros dos prontuarios das gestantes admitidas na maternidade da cidade de Fortaleza de marco a novembro de 2009. Resultados: A prevalencia de SHG foi de 32,7 casos em 100 gestantes internadas. A forma clinica mais frequente foi a pre-eclampsia grave, a maioria fez uso do antihipertensivo e de sulfatoprofilaxia durante a internacao. Conclusao: O estudo apresentou uma prevalencia bastante elevada e que esta acomete principalmente mulheres entre 20 e 34 anos, com baixa escolaridade e solteiras.


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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Maternal Welfare , Nursing , Pregnancy, High-Risk , Hypertension
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