BOHR Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology https://journals.bohrpub.com/index.php/bijg <p><strong>BOHR Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG)</strong> is a peer reviewed open-access journal dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing knowledge in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Our journal aims to provide a forum for researchers, clinicians, and professionals to share their insights, discoveries, and advancements in various topics of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Authors are solicited to contribute to the journal by submitting articles that illustrate high-quality research and contributes to the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.</p> en-US editor@bohrpub.com (Jayanthi Roselin) bjog@bohrpub.com (Sorna Latha) Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:18:14 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Maternal and fetal outcomes associated with preeclampsia an analysis in a Provincial Hospital in Zimbabwe https://journals.bohrpub.com/index.php/bijg/article/view/968 <p>Objective: The study sought to determine the rate and materno-fetal factors of preeclampsia among pregnant women admitted to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital (VCPH) from January 2023 to December 2024.</p> <p>Materials and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study design was used. About 3,484 pregnant women aged 18 years and above who met the inclusion criteria admitted at VCPH were enrolled through simple random sampling. Descriptive statistics were used to present quantitative data, while risk factors were analyzed by the chi-square test using GraphicPad version 6 software; a p-value &lt; 0.05 was set as statistically significant.</p> <p>Results: The prevalence of preeclampsia was 5.3%. The clinical factor that had much impact on preeclampsia was mainly chronic hypertension [p = 0.008, OR: 4.1, CI (1.3–12.2)], gestational hypertension [p = 0.0016, OR: 0.3, CI (0.12–0.6)], and age ranges 18–23, 24–29, 30–35, and 42+ with p-value &lt; 0.05. With regard to the maternal outcomes, hemorrhage had the most impact on pre-eclampsia [p &lt; 0.0001, OR: 2.9, CI (2.1–3.9)], while neonatal mortality, stillbirth, and preterm were not associated with preeclampsia. However, the age groups with the highest fetal outcomes were found to be 18–23 and 30–35, including the low birth weight [p &lt; 0.0001, OR: 6.1, CI (2.4–15.9)].</p> <p>Conclusion: The prevalence found in this study falls within the range of the world prevalence of 2.0–8.0%. Chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, hemorrhage, and lower birth weight were the most significant factors associated with preeclampsia. In order to alleviate the burdens on maternal, fetal, and neonatal health, governments should focus on educating women about the dangers of preeclampsia.</p> Tanko Chitumba, Maibouge Tanko Mahamane Salissou Copyright (c) 2026 BOHR Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology https://journals.bohrpub.com/index.php/bijg/article/view/968 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000