| Demographic characteristics |
|
Hypertensive pregnantN (%) |
| Ages |
<25 years |
2(5.1) |
| 25 – 30 years |
6(15.4) |
| 31 – 35 years |
10(25.6) |
| >35 years |
21(53.9) |
| Race |
Malay |
39(100%) |
| Chinese |
0(0.0%) |
| Indian |
0(0.0%) |
| Other |
0(0.0%) |
| Educational level |
No formal education |
0(0.0%) |
| Primary |
4(10.3%) |
| Secondary |
18(46.2%) |
| Tertiary |
13(33.3%) |
| Graduate |
4(10.3%) |
| Area of Residence |
Village |
26(66.7%) |
| City |
13(33.3%) |
| Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy |
No |
39(100%) |
| Yes, but less than before pregnancy |
(0.0%) |
| Yes, same or more than before pregnancy |
0(0.0%) |
| Gestational age |
1st trimester |
6(15.4%) |
| 2nd trimester |
14(35.9%) |
| 3rd trimester |
19(48.7%) |
| Planned pregnancy |
Yes |
16(41%) |
| No |
23(59%) |
| Alcohol use after awareness of pregnancy |
Yes |
0(0.0%) |
| No |
39(100%) |
| Number of dental clinics visits during the pregnancy period |
None |
20(51.3%) |
| Once |
13(33.3%) |
| Twice |
3(7.7%) |
| More than two |
3(7.7%) |
