Authors : Rahima Khatun; Sanjida Akther; Sonia Akhter; Kalyani Roy; Daminik Tarafdar; Rumi Sultana; Madhuri Bala; Sabita Rani Roy; Mosa. Roma Akter; Rabeya Sultana; Shephaly Akter; Ratna Moni; Most. Monowara Khatun

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14716905

Abstract : Background: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) is the most prevalent complication of pregnancy, the common causes of maternal death, and they also contribute to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the level of midwifery student’s knowledge regarding pregnancy induced hypertension at two selected nursing college in Dhaka city.  Methodology: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted among the midwifery students in Dhaka Nursing College and College of Nursing, Sher-E- Bangla, Dhaka. Total number of 70 sample were selected conveniently. Data was collected by using a structured questionnaire regarding Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH). Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics.  Results: The study showed that, the mean age of the respondents were 22.04 years, among the total respondents 96% were unmarried and 91% were Muslim. The major findings showed that among all of the respondents about 55.71% respondents had excellent level of knowledge, 31.43% respondents had very good level of knowledge, 8.57% respondents had good level of knowledge where only 4.29% respondents had average level of knowledge on pregnancy induced hypertension.  Conclusion: This study highlighted that majority (55.71%) of the respondents has excellent level of knowledge on pregnancy induced hypertension that will develop competent professional midwives which will contribute to manage complicated deliveries and meet the desire to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality as well as achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Keywords : Midwifery Student, Knowledge, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Dhaka City.

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