Publication: Obstetric Cholestasis among Pregnant Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Centre
Date
2023
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Nepal Medical Association
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Introduction: Obstetric cholestasis is one of the most frequent hepatic disorders specific to pregnancy. It occurs commonly during the latter half of pregnancy. The data regarding this issue is rare in our settings. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of obstetric cholestasis among pregnant women visiting a tertiary care centre.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women, who attended a tertiary care centre from 24 July 2022 to 24 January 2023. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee of the same institute. Convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 99% Confidence Interval.
Results: The prevalence of obstetric cholestasis was 80 (1.38%) (1-1.80, 99% Confidence Interval). A total of 40 (50%) were in the age group 21-30 years, with a mean age of 28.06±6.39 years. A total of 48 (60%) were multigravida and 73 (91.30%) had singleton pregnancies. Pruritus of the whole body was complained of by 56 (70%) patients. Previous history of obstetric cholestasis was present in 21 (26.30%).
Conclusions: The prevalence of obstetric cholestasis among pregnant women is lower than other studies done in similar settings.
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Indra Yadav
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
Siddhartha Kumar Yadav
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
Tarun Pradhan
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
Anika Yadav
Department of Paediatrics, Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
Sabita Jyoti
Department of Community Medicine, Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj, Banke, Nepal
Rozy Yadav
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Karnali Province Hospital, Birendranagar, Surkhet, Nepal