Open Journal of Epidemiology • Vol 11 • No 03
Prevalence of Hypertension during Pregnancy in Benin: Results from STEPS Survey in 2015
January 2021 • Corine Houéhanou, Salimanou Ariyoh Amidou, Djidjoho Joël Arnaud Sonou, Maurice Agonnoudé, Gwladys Nadia Gbaguidi, Maria-Conchéta Tchibozo, Dismand St…
Introduction: Hypertension disorders of pregnancy are one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal deaths. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among pregnant women having participated in the STEPS survey in Benin in 2015. Methods: This was a database analysis. STEPS survey included consenting adults aged 18 to 69 years, living in Benin for at least 6 months prior to the survey. The participants were selected in households by a three-stage random sampling technique. The World Health Organization …