Abstract
Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition where in vasospasm occurs during pregnancy in both the small and large arteries in the body. Pregnancy Induced Hypertension is a form of high blood pressure in pregnancy. It occurs in about 5 percent to 8 percent of all pregnancies. With high blood pressure, there is an increase in the resistance of blood vessels. This may hinder blood flow in many different organ systems in the expectant mother including the liver, kidneys, brain, uterus, and placenta. The aims to assess nurses' knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of pregnancy induced hypertension and find out the association between knowledge of nurses and demographic characteristics. Methods: The study used a quantitative descriptive correlation research design. A convenience non-probability sample of 52 nurses working in primary health care centers was chosen and a self-administered questionnaire was completed. The data was gathered during a three-month period. The questionnaire's reliability is evaluated through a pilot research, and its validity is determined by a panel of (12) experts. The data is analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis methods such as frequencies, percentages, mean of scores, and standard deviation.
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