Résumé

Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal and foetal morbidity/mortality, demanding strong knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare staff. Methods: Cross-sectional study (March–April 2025) at “Hôpital Notre Dame de la Paix” with 32 professionals (midwives, nurses, physicians, assistants) using a pretested questionnaire. Scores: knowledge (31 pts), attitudes (10 pts), practices (24 pts); categorized Poor (<50%), Insufficient (50–65%), Moderate (65–85%), Good (>85%). Fisher’s exact test assessed profession/sex associations. Results: Median scores: knowledge 17/31 (54.8%), attitudes 5/10 (50%), practices 11/24 (45.8%). Knowledge Poor (43.8%), Insufficient (28.1%); no Good. Midwives showed highest Moderate knowledge (p<0.001) and practices (p=0.004); nurses/assistants dominated Poor. Attitudes unrelated to profession (p=0.223). Definitions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia were only partially correct (31.25% and 46.88% respectively); chronic hypertension recognized by only 53.1%. Conclusion: KAP regarding HDP remains suboptimal, particularly among nurses and nursing assistants. Profession-specific targeted training is urgently needed to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Mot-clés :

Hypertensive Disorders, Pregnancy, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Healthcare Personnel