Table 4 Local names and perceived causes of pre-eclampsia

Local names

High blood pressure (tensão alta)^a

Pressure (tensão)^a

Illness of the heart (mavabjiyambilo or mavabjiyatimpfalu)^b

Fainting disease (doença de desmaiar)^a

Perceived causes

Mistreatment by the in-laws

Marital problems

Excessive thinking/worrying

Anger

Sadness

Eating a diet high in salt