Prevalence of Gestational Hypertension among Women in Primary Health Care Centers in Mosul City

ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension is the most common medical problem encountered during pregnancy, complicating 2-3% of pregnancies. It occurs when the blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg. Aim of the study: Estimate to the prevalence of Gestational hypertension among Women in Primary Health Care Centers in Mosul City. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted in primary health care centers in Mosul city from of the period 30 December 2024 to 30 Jan 2025. A purposive sample that consists of (150) patients. Results: Based on the information provided in the figure, it appears that out of the total number of women who visited primary health care centers in Mosul city, 27% were diagnosed with gestational hypertension, while 73% did not have gestational hypertension. Recommendations: Gestational hypertension should be treated by decreasing diet content in the salt, administering measure blood pressure increasing liquid intake, and monitoring intake and output