14 www.wjir.org Abstract— Globally, over half a million women within reproductive age die each year of pregnancy related causes with ninety-nine (99%) percent of these deaths occur in the developing countries, (WHO, 2010). In Kisii... more
14 www.wjir.org Abstract— Globally, over half a million women within reproductive age die each year of pregnancy related causes with ninety-nine (99%) percent of these deaths occur in the developing countries, (WHO, 2010). In Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension continues to be a major obstetric problem in present day healthcare practice. The prevalence has risen from 5% to 8% for the last two years that has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity in both the expectant mothers and infants, (KTRH Health Records).