PROJECT RESEARCH TOPIC ON THE INCIDENCE OF PREECLAMPSIA IN GENERAL HOSPITAL, OGHARA, DELTA STATE: A ONE YEAR REVIEW

ABSTRACT

Background

Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading cause of maternal mortality especially in developing countries of the world like Nigeria. Pre-eclampsia ranks second of the five major causes of maternal mortality. Its incidence is associated with sociodemographic like age, family history, parity and so on. The occurrence of pre-eclampsia also affects, maternal outcome. Thus the aim of this study is to assess the incidence of pre-eclampsia among women who attended antenatal care at general hospital, Oghara.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Cover page………………………………………………………………………… I

Title page…………………………………………………………………………. II

Declaration ……………………………………………………………………..… III

Certification………………………………………………………………………. IV

Dedication ……………………………………………………………………….. V

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………….. VI

Abstract…………………………………………………………………………… VII

Table of content………………………………………………………………….. IX

CHAPTER ONE………………………………………………………………….. 1

Introduction……………………………………………………………………….. 1

Background of study……………………………………………………………… 1

Statement of the problem……………………………………………………….… 2

Research question and Hypothesis……………………………………………………………….. 3

Justification/relevance of study…………………………………………….…….. 3

Study objectives………………………………………………………………….. 4

Definition of terms………………………………………………………….…….. 4

CHAPTER TWO………………………………………………………………… 6

Literature review………………………………………………………………….…. 6

CHAPTER THREE…………………………………………………………….….. 9

Methodology…………………………………………………………………………. 9

Description of study area…………………………………………………………….. 9

Study population…………………………………………………………………..… 9

Study design………………………………………………………………………….. 9

Data analysis…………………………………………………………………………. 9

Ethical clearance……………………………………………………………………… 10

Limitation of study…………………………………………………………………… 10

CHAPTER FOUR………………………………………………………………..…. 11

Result…………………………………………………………………………………. 11

CHAPTER FIVE…………………………………………………………………… 21

Discussion…………………………………………………………………………… 23

CHAPTER SIX……………………………………………………………………… 23

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………. 23

Recommendation…………………………………………………………………… 23

REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………… 25

QUESTIONAIRE………………………………………………………………………………………… 28

APPENDIX TWO…………………………………………………………………… 31