Perfil epidemiológico das internações e óbitos por sindromes hipertensivas da gestação no estado do amapá no ano de 2018 a 2022

Hypertensive Syndromes of Pregnancy (SHG) are one of the complications of pregnancy that are among the main causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It is the first cause of maternal death in Brazil and the third in the world. It affects about 10% of pregnancies, being the most diagnosed disorder during pregnancy and the largest cause of prematurity in Brazil. It can lead to limitations in maternal health and serious consequences for the fetus and newborn. Objective: The objective of this article is to trace the epidemiological profile of hospitalizations and deaths of women due to hypertensive syndrome of pregnancy. Method: A retrospective descriptive study was carried out on hospitalizations and deaths from hypertensive syndromes of pregnancy, in the State of Amapá, northern region of Brazil, in 2018 and 2022. Result and discussion: In the State of Amapá, 3995 hospitalizations for hypertensive syndromes of pregnancy were recorded. The population aged between 20 and 29 years represents the most hospitalized age group. Women of the brown race/color represent the largest portion of these hospitalizations. The average hospitalization was 4.2 days. There were a total of 12 deaths from SHG from 2018 to 2022 in the State of Amapá. More than half of those obtained occurred in the age group of 20 to 29 years. All patients who went to deaths are of brown race. Most women were single, and with years of study from 8 to 11 years. Eclampsia was the main cause of death and most occurred in the puerperal period. Conclusion: Many data are not informed and/or collected, making it difficult to create indicators that can be used to build appropriate assistance and preventive policies in order to reduce the rates of maternal morbidity and morbidity and mortality. In addition, early diagnosis, strict prenatal follow-up are ways to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality.