16.Role of Calcium Supplementation in Prevention of Preeclampsia in High Risk Women
Diana Kumari1, Aruna Kumari Hira1, Urooj Naz1, Nusrat Jafri2, Sarah Kazi1 and
Farhat Jafri3
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the efficacy of calcium supplementation in prevention of preeclampsia in high risk women.
Study Design: Quasi experimental
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Civil Hospital, Karachi from June, 2019 to December, 2019 for a period of six months.
Materials and Methods: All pregnant women were given 2-gram calcium sachets to take with water after breakfast until delivery. These patients were monitored until they gave birth to check their blood pressure and assess the medication's effectiveness. They were followed up on in the OPD on a regular basis until delivery. SPSS-21 was used to analyze the data. The mean and standard deviation were used to present quantitative data, while frequency and percentage were used to present qualitative data.
Results: One hundred and forty-eight patients were included in this research. The patients' average age was 27.2+6.01 years. Calcium supplementation was found to be effective in preventing preeclampsia in 79.05% of high-risk women.
Conclusion: Calcium supplementation during pregnancy lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure and prevents preeclampsia. While calcium supplementation is recommended for pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, more patient data is needed to confirm calcium's effect on maternal and foetal morbidity.
Key Words: Calcium supplementation, Micronutrient supplements, Maternal nutrition, Maternal health, Preeclampsia
Citation of article: Kumari D, Hira AK, Naz U, Jafri N, Kazi S, Jafri F. Role of Calcium Supplementation in Prevention of Preeclampsia in High Risk Women. Med Forum 2021;32(10):71-75.