ATİLLA KARATEKE, RAZİYE KESKİN
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine - 2024;15(11):808-811
Aim: This study aims to present information on the management and clinical outcomes of pregnant women following the major earthquake in Hatay. Material and methods: Data from 920 pregnant women who visited the obstetrics and gynecology clinic of the private Reyhanlı MMT American Hospital after the earthquake were retrospectively obtained from the electronic system. International diagnosis codes (ICD) X34 and Z-33 were used. SPSS was utilized to perform the data analysis. Results: The average blood pressure of the pregnant women was 110/80 mmHg, with approximately 20 women (2.1%) having >140/90 mmHg. A total of 740 births (80.4%) were recorded. Of these births, 120 were normal vaginal deliveries and 620 were cesarean sections. Eighteen women (1.9%) underwent orthopedic, neurosurgical, and general surgical interventions. Five women experienced preterm births following these interventions. Seven women (0.94%) were diagnosed with and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder. Discussion: Health institutions in Hatay, located in the earthquake fault zone, should develop strategies and programs to be prepared for earthquakes. These should be updated annually, and healthcare workers should be trained accordingly.
