Table 3 Attitude towards preeclampsia among pregnant women in selected Hospitals of South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia, 2020
Attitude related questions | Agree N(%) | Unsure N(%) | Disagree N(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Avoiding stress reduces the risk of preeclampsia | 261 (63.6) | 22 (5.4) | 127(31.0) |
Having regular ANC is used to prevent preeclampsia | 340(82.9) | 47 (11.5) | 23 (5.6) |
Taking fruit and vegetable foods can reduce the risk of preeclampsia | 262 (63.9) | 56 (13.7) | 92 (22.4) |
Reducing high coffee consumption reduces the risk of preeclampsia | 234 (57.1) | 90 (22.0) | 86 (21.0) |
Avoiding alcohol consumption reduces the risk of preeclampsia | 214 (52.2) | 154 (37.6) | 42 (10.2) |
Preeclampsia is serious for the health of the mother | 323 (78.80) | 72 (17.6) | 15 (3.7) |
Preeclampsia is dangerous for the fetus in the womb | 333 (81.2) | 63 (15.4) | 14 (3.4) |
Early health-seeking related to preeclampsia reduces complication | 345 (84.2) | 52 (12.7) | 13 (3.1) |
Convulsion is the consequence of preeclampsia | 252 (61.5) | 139 (33.9) | 19 (4.6) |
Reduced urine output is related to the consequence of preeclampsia | 107 (26.0) | 173 (42.2) | 130 (31.7) |