Year: 2026 | Month: August | Volume: 13 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 305-310
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260829
Practices and Beliefs Regarding Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Among Antenatal Mothers in Virudhunagar
P. Chitra1, G. Lavanya2, M. Pooja3, M. Powrna4, S. Priyadharshini5, A. Rajalakshmi6, K. Rajeswari7, M. Rama Prabha8
1Associate Professor, 2Nursing Tutor, 3,4,5,6,7,8IV-Year B.Sc. (N) Students,
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing, V.V. Vanniaperumal Nursing College for Women, Virudhunagar
Corresponding Author: P. Chitra
ABSTRACT
Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy and remains a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Objective: To assess the practices and beliefs regarding pregnancy induced hypertension among antenatal mothers.
Methods: Descriptive research design and was conducted at Government Medical College Hospital, Virudhunagar. A quantitative approach was used and 60 participants were selected through purposive sampling. Structured checklist and a 5-point Likert scale were used to assess practices and beliefs regarding pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Results:100 % of the antenatal mothers taken prescribed Anti-hypertensive medications regularly, 5% of the antenatal mothers were not restricted their salt intake as advised by health professionals after the diagnosis of pregnancy induced hypertension. 28% of antenatal mothers agreed that hospital admission for pregnancy induced hypertension is avoidable and 46% of the antenatal mothers agreed that swelling of face, hands and feet are not a serious sign.
Conclusion: The study represents that despite advances in antenatal care services, PIH continues to be a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries where awareness and health-seeking behaviour among antenatal mothers may be limited.
Keywords: Practices, Beliefs, Pregnancy induced Hypertension, Antenatal Mothers
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