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Table 5 Perceived causes of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

From: Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ogun State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

Perceived causes of pre-eclampsia

 

Depressive thoughts

 

Hereditary

 

Stress

 

Perceived causes of eclampsia

 

Prolonged exposure to cold

 

Hypertension

 

Anaemia

 

Malaria

 

Urinary tract infections

 

Diabetes

 

Oedema

 

Lack or loss of blood

 

Pre-existing hypertension

 

Taking cold food or drinks

 

Sleeping on a cold floor