From: Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in southern Mozambique
Pre-eclampsia | |
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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 |