Socioeconomic Impacts of Risks Associated with Pre-eclampsia during Pregnancy in Imo State

Abstract

Preeclampsia risk is a global pandemic that poses a serious threat to global health. It is recognized as a chronic and debilitating disease that is associated with significant complications. As a result, it significantly reduces life expectancy, can cause multi-system morbidities, increases healthcare costs, and ultimately results in the premature death of both the mother and the fetus. All forms of preeclampsia carry unacceptable human, societal, and financial costs for Imo State, regardless of income. Therefore, in Imo State, Southeast Nigeria, this study looked into the socioeconomic effects of the risks associated with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. This study employed both descriptive and analytical study designs. Data gathering techniques included target, stratified sampling, and random sampling. A total of 3690 people from around the state made up the sample size. Questionnaires were used as the research tool for data collection. Tables and charts with the generated data were created. Statistically descriptive:. The significant difference between the perception of risk variables by individuals and patients was measured using chi-square. Regarding the socioeconomic effects of preeclampsia risks, respondents were generally in agreement that these risks can result in job loss, with 56.19%, or 1190 out of 2700 responses, saying “Yes,” 12.84%, or 272 out of 2700 responses, saying “No,” and 656 out of 2700 respondents, or 30.97% of the responses, saying “No idea.” However, there was a very high significant variation among their responses. Additionally, they agreed that preeclampsia risks can result in subpar performance at work. Preeclampsia risks had a negative socioeconomic influence on the patients’.