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PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

FADIPE, Ololade Omolayo, SOTUNSA, John Obafemi, OLAOLORUNPO, Olorunfemi, ASONYE, Christian, AFOLABI, Opeyemi Olanike, SODIMU, Jeminat Omotade, OLU-ABIODUN, Oluwatosin, BABARIMISA, Oluwatoyin

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Abstract

This research explores the prevalence of hypertension and mental health disorders among pregnant women in Lagos State, Nigeria. Employing a prospective design, the study focused on women at 20-24 weeks of gestation across six maternal and child health centers. A sample size of 300 participants from each of the six facilities yielded a diverse demographic distribution. The majority were aged 25-34 (63.2%), educated to tertiary level (76.4%), and engaged in professional occupations (40.2%). The prevalence of hypertension and mental health disorders was assessed across the second trimester, third trimester, delivery, and postpartum stages. The findings detail the prevalence of hypertension, revealing that 88.2% of pregnant women maintained normal blood pressure, while 10.7% exhibited high blood pressure, and 1.7% had low blood pressure. Notably, the prevalence remained relatively stable across different stages. The findings further illustrates mental health disorder prevalence, categorizing participants into normal, mild, moderate, and severe groups. Normal mental health was predominant (46%), while 38% had mild disorders, 12% exhibited moderate symptoms, and 4% faced severe conditions. These patterns persisted throughout the stages, indicating a significant prevalence of normal mental health. Recommendations include the development of integrated health monitoring programs, targeted interventions for high-risk groups, and enhanced collaboration between obstetric and mental health services. These measures aim to ensure comprehensive care for pregnant women, addressing both physical and mental well-being.

Keywords: Prevalence, Hypertension Disorder, Mental Health Disorder, Pregnant Woman