Abstract
One hundred and twenty initially healthy primigravid women were evaluated during the seventh month of pregnancy for biological factors such as blood pressure, age, weight for height (Ponderal Index), as well as emotional states of anxiety and wellbeing (Trait At-Ease). Sixteen women developed pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) subsequently, while 104 remained normotensive. Discriminant analysis revealed that Ponderal Index and Trait At-Ease together accounted for 25.5% of the variance in the occurrence of PIH; other factors were not significant determinants. These results suggest that both psychological and physiological factors may be involved in the pathogenesis of PIH.
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