University Project: Concept Map on Hypertension in Pregnant Women

This project presents a concept map that explores the complexities of hypertension in pregnant women, particularly those over the age of 35. It outlines the relationship between maternal age and hypertensive disorders, emphasizing the importance of dietary interventions, such as consuming plant-based foods, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products while limiting sodium, fats, refined carbohydrates, and added sugars. The concept map also highlights the different age groups and their risk of hypertension in pregnant women. Furthermore, the project discusses both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, including medications (Thiazide diuretics, ACE blockers, etc.) that should be taken under medical supervision, and lifestyle modifications like healthy eating, regular physical activity, and the avoidance of alcohol and smoking. The project references key research to support the information provided and offers a comprehensive overview of managing hypertension during pregnancy.

Running head: CONCEPT MAP
Concept map
Name of the student
Name of the university
Author’s name

1CONCEPT MAP
Pregnant
female with
hypertension
higher than
140/90 mm
Hg
Hypertensive
pregnant women
above the age of 35
years can be provided
with education on
how they can manage
their hypertension.
Risk of hypertension in
pregnant women
between the ages of 30
to 40 years is divided
into three parts.
Hypertensive pregnant
women can eat healthy
foods, do daily physical
activities, and limit
alcohol and smoking.
This will help in the
management of the
hypertension.
Hypertensive pregnant
women above the age of
35 years should avoid
high amount of sodium,
fat, refined
carbohydrates, and food
with added sugar.
Community
Promotion
Epidemiology
Community
intervention
Community
prevention
Though, in order to
prevent and manage
hypertension in the
pregnant women, they
should consume more
plant based foods, whole
grains, low-fat dairy
products and low amount
of sodium.
The hypertensive pregnant
women can take different
medications such as
Thiazide diuretics, ACE
blockers, Angiotensin II
receptor blockers and
calcium channel blockers.
But this should be done
under consultation of a
doctor.
Pharmaceutical
intervention
Non-
pharmaceutical
intervention
35-39 age
group = 2.3
30-34 age
group = 1.3
≥ 40 age
group = 3.3

2CONCEPT MAP
References
Liu, X., Ruan, Y., Liu, Y., & Zhang, W. (2015). Relationship between maternal age and
hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Zhonghua yi xue za zhi, 95(1), 19-22.
Ozemek, C., Laddu, D. R., Arena, R., & Lavie, C. J. (2018). The role of diet for prevention and
management of hypertension. Current opinion in cardiology, 33(4), 388-393.
Vollman, A. R., Anderson, E. T., & McFarlane, J. M. (2007). Canadian community as partner:
Theory & multidisciplinary practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.