Relationship of Systolic Blood Pressure with Well-Being in First Trimester of Pregnancy

Suresh Kumar; Waqar Ahmed Abbasi; Husan Bano Channar; Jairam Dalpat; Ubedullah Samejo; Nadir Ali; Waheed Ahmed; Abdul Ghafoor Khoso

doi:10.70749/ijbr.v3i8.1944

Authors

Suresh Kumar MSN Scholars, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
Waqar Ahmed Abbasi MSN Scholars, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8128-0790
Husan Bano Channar Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
Jairam Dalpat MSN Scholars, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
Ubedullah Samejo MSN Scholars, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
Nadir Ali MSN Scholars, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
Waheed Ahmed MSN Scholars, Institute of Nursing, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Abdul Ghafoor Khoso MSN Scholars, Institute of Nursing, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i8.1944

Keywords:

First Trimester, Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Systolic Blood Pressure, Well-being, WHO Well-Being Index.

Abstract

Background: Maternal health in early pregnancy is influenced by both physiological and psychological factors. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), a key cardiovascular parameter, may be linked to a woman's well-being during the first trimester a period of critical maternal adaptation. Objectives: To assess the relationship between systolic blood pressure and well-being among pregnant women in their first trimester using the WHO Well-Being Index. Method: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at OPD number 13, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad, over six months. A total of 278 pregnant women aged 15–35 years in their first trimester were selected using non-probability purposive and convenience sampling. Systolic blood pressure was measured using a digital monitor, and well-being was assessed with the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation. Results: The majority of participants were aged 15–25 years (55%) and 58.27% were literate. Most (70.86%) had high well-being scores. A moderate negative correlation (r = -0.591) was found between systolic blood pressure and well-being, indicating that increased SBP is associated with lower well-being. Conclusion: Higher systolic blood pressure levels in the first trimester are significantly associated with lower maternal well-being. Early screening and holistic antenatal care are recommended.

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