Unveiling the Frequency of First-Time Pregnancy in Eclamptic Patients

Background: Primigravida and eclampsia still have not been well studied. This research intends to lighten risk factors and therapeutic care by examining the prevalence of first pregnancies in eclamptic patients. It is essential to comprehend the effects of primigravida in eclampsia to provide better treatment for this vulnerable population.Objective: To determine the frequency of primigravida in patients with eclampsia.Material and Methods: This Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from 06 august 2020 to 06 February 2021.A total of 151 pregnant women with Gestational age > 20 weeks were included in the study. All Basic demographics like age, gestational age, and weight (kg) were recorded. Data regarding eclampsia was noted by the researcher herself and analyzed with a statistical analysis program (SPSS v22). Frequencies and percentages were computed for categorical variables like age groups, history of hypertension and primigravida. Mean, and SD ratios were calculated for quantitative variables like age, gestational age and BMI.Results: The results showed that the mean age was 25.814±2.71 years, the mean gestational age was 32.344±2.94 weeks, and the mean BMI was 24.476±2.24 Kg/m2. A history of hypertension was seen in 9.9% of patients. Primigravida with eclampsia was observed in 33.8% of patients.Conclusion: The study concluded that most pregnant women with eclampsia were primigravida. These results highlight the significance of considering primigravida as a possible risk factor for the onset of eclampsia. Keywords: Eclampsia, Pregnancy, primigravida.