Table 4 Local names and perceived causes of pre-eclampsia
From: Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in southern Mozambique
| 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 |