Lived experiences of women who survived from pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Public Hospitals of Shashemene Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

In this manuscript, we have explored lived experiences of women survived from preeclampsia and eclampsia in Shashemene referral hospital and Melka Oda general hospital.

Our key finding is that women’s level of awareness on raised blood pressure and or convulsion occurring during pregnancy was poor. Barriers that limit pregnant women from getting treatment at earliest point were misconception, lack of insight, failure to accept counseling from health care providers, low in come and husband influence.

Based on our finding, Women’s awareness on preeclampsia and eclampsia was poor and proper antenatal care was not offered. Improving awareness on hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and enhancing quality of antenatal care is essential.

The finding of this study can be used by the heads of the hospital, health care professionals and other concerned bodies to design and implement strategies to address the challenges of pregnant women who suffered from preeclampsia and eclampsia.