Favour N. Beshel
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences,Nigeria
Title: PROTEINURIA AND GLYCOSURIA OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN CALABAR METROPOLIS
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Abstract
PROTEINURIA AND GLYCOSURIA OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN CALABAR METROPOLIS
F. N. BESHEL, PhD kidney Functions
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Statement of research problem꞉ Proteinuria and glycosuria are common features in pregnancy as a result of the fact that renal function is usually compromised in this state. Some risk factors for this are uncontrolled weight gain, hypertension and genetic predisposition. Unfortunately, in this part of the globe, most women are ignorant of the risk factors and do not register at antenatal clinic on time. Awareness has been ongoing for the past couple of years. The purpose of this study is therefore to access the prevalence of proteinuria and glycosuria in the Calabar metropolis in southern Nigeria. Methodology and theoretical orientation꞉ An epidemiologic study was done employing the use of questionnaires. Personal information was obtained from the pregnant women through dialogue and collection of some other data from their hospital records. Their urine samples were collected after the questionnaires were satisfactorily filled and were there after analysed for protein and glucose. The results showed that most women still registered for antenatal care in their third trimester. As a result, the number of subjects accessed in the first trimester was quite reduced compared to those in their third trimester of pregnancy. Conclusion and significance꞉ There was significant proteinuria and glycosuria in the first and third trimester highlighting the fact that there is need for early antenatal registration. We recommend early screening exercise for pregnant women in order to detect and treat pregnant women who may be predisposed to renal complications in pregnancy.