EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF WOMEN WITH PRE-ECLAMPSIA IN MARABÁ, PARÁ: FIELD STUDY IN A REFERENCE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Introduction: Preeclampsia (PE) is a systemic vascular disorder predominantly characterized by increased blood pressure and is one of the most relevant causes of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and fetuses. Objective: To define the epidemiological profile of women with preeclampsia (PE) in the city of Marabá - Pará. Methods: Observational field research, through the application of a questionnaire prepared for pregnant women with PE - from March to September 2024, at the Hospital Materno Infantil de Marabá (HMI), where a sample of 9 participants was collected, who agreed to undergo the research. Results: The sample had a majority profile of brown, single women, aged 18 to 25 years, primiparous women with a family history of systemic arterial hypertension, who underwent more than 5 prenatal consultations. Furthermore, 8 of the 9 pregnant women received guidance on the pathology during prenatal care; Regarding medication, 100% of the women used Methyldopa, followed in decreasing order by the use of Hydralazine, Nifedipine, and ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid). Conclusion: the characterization of the clinical and socioeconomic profile of women with PE allows for the implementation of more personalized care in high-risk prenatal care.