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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Dietary factors and their association with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in rural area of Kashmir valley: A cross-sectional study
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Reyana Qulsum, Rohul Jabeen Shah, Uroosa Farooq Allaqband, Rauf-ur Rashid Kaul
Abstract
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the major complications of pregnancy and are important causes of maternal and peri-natal morbidity and mortality. Evidences have indicated that higher energy intake during pregnancy are the modifiable risk factors of developing hypertension in pregnancy. Aim and Objective: To identify the dietary factors and its association with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Material and Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted in a rural area of Kashmir Valley. The data so collected was compiled and subjected to analysis using SPSS version 20.00. Results: The mean daily intake of calories (kcal) in women with hypertension was found to be significantly higher (2203±375) as compared to normotensive women (1995.80±505.296). Conclusion: Unbalanced diet may be the possible associated factor for hypertension in pregnancy.
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Pages:01-04
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Reyana Qulsum, Rohul Jabeen Shah, Uroosa Farooq Allaqband, Rauf-ur Rashid Kaul "Dietary factors and their association with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in rural area of Kashmir valley: A cross-sectional study ". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 01-04
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