Download or read book Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Preeclampsia Among First-Generation Nigerian Women in the United States written by Dr. Christine Okpomeshine and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study contributes to positive social change by bringing awareness of preeclampsia, risk factors, and the need for early recognition and prompt treatment to first-generation Nigerian women living in the United States. Although numerous studies have documented the need for early recognition and treatment of preeclampsia to attain a good prognosis, first-generation Nigerian women living in the United States tend to seek obstetrical care after the first trimester (twelve weeks), by which time prompt recognition may be missed.