Prevalence of Non-communicable diseases among the pregnant women in selected three teagardens of Sreemongol Upazila in Moulvibazar district: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract Background Bangladesh is experiencing emerging burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the emerging as major cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for 61% of deaths in Bangladesh. Objective The study aims to describe the prevalence of NCDs among pregnant women in teagardens in Moulvibazar district. Methods Three teagardens of Sreemongol upazila in Moulvibazar district was selected randomly. The pregnant women were considered for collecting the NCD related information. A sample size of 86 was purposively selected based on relevant literature review. Data was collected by conducting face to face interview with the respondents through pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed with the help of SPSS Version 24 Software. Results For effective use of limited resources, an increased understanding of the shifting burden and better characterization of risk factors of NCDs including Hypertension is needed. Average age of the women attended for screening test was 23 (15-45) years. More than 47% women were found with Gravida 1. The mean duration of pregnancy was found 18.8 weeks. Above 24% percent of GDM women were found at low blood pressure but 2% were identified at high blood pressure. 28% were found underweight with BMI calculation but 11% were identified with overweight. The challenges tests for blood sugar findings of women were found 12.7% GDM positive (7.8-<11 mmol/L). About 16.5% had complications during pregnancy including anaemia, eclampsia, edema, diarrhoea etc. Conclusion A community based NCDs surveillance model could be developed through participation Government health managers, experts and stakeholders, which were taken by local health system for implementation.