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Sociodemographic Factors Contributing to Eclampsia and their Correlation with Perinatal and Maternal Outcome
By Shreya Singhwal, Hema J. Shobhane, Vidya Chaudhary and 1 others.
Abstract
Background
Eclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, where preventable social determinants heavily influence disease severity and outcomes.
Objective
To evaluate the association between sociodemographic factors and the occurrence of eclampsia, and to determine their correlation with maternal and perinatal outcomes at a tertiary care centre.
Methods
This hospital-based, prospective observational study enrolled 100 pregnant women diagnosed with eclampsia (antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum up to 7 days) at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, from April 2025 to March 2026. Sociodemographic and clinical data were recorded using a pre-tested proforma. Associations were assessed using the Chi-square/Fisher's exact test, and multivariate logistic regression identified independent predictors, with p < 0.05 considered significant.