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International Journal of Medical Discoveries

International Journal of Medical Discoveries

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Prevalence and factors associated with ectopic pregnancy: A cross-sectional study in the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia

1Gofran Mohammed Al Braheem , 2Yaqoub Al Mousa , 3Jumanah Abdullah Alkhalifah , 4Mariam Ali Al Odail

1 Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, Maternity and Child Hospital, AL Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia.

2 Nursing Consultant, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD, Nursing Research Department, Al Omran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia

3, 4 Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, National Guard Hospital Al Ahasa, Saudi Arabia.

Received: 01-Sep-2025 | Revised: 02-Oct-2025 | Accepted: 31-Oct-2025

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https://doi.org/10.64220/ijmd.v1i2.008

Abstract

Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Limited data on the prevalence and associated risk factors of EP in Saudi Arabia are available. This study aims to bridge this gap by evaluating the demographic, clinical, and risk factor profiles of women diagnosed with EP at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital (MCH), Al Hasa.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of EP, identify associated risk factors, and evaluate diagnostic methods and management approaches for EP in Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia, from January 2018 to April 2021.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed the medical records of 135 women diagnosed with EP. Data on demographics, clinical profiles, and associated risk factors were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with a p-value of

Keywords

Ectopic Pregnancy; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Diagnosis; Management.

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APA Style

Braheem, G., Mousa, Y., Alkhalifah, J., et al. (2025). Prevalence and factors associated with ectopic pregnancy: A cross-sectional study in the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia. *International Journal of Medical Discoveries, Volume 1 (2025)*(Issue 2), . https://doi.org/10.64220/ijmd.v1i2.008

MLA Style

Gofran Mohammed Al Braheem et al. "Prevalence and factors associated with ectopic pregnancy: A cross-sectional study in the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia." *International Journal of Medical Discoveries*, vol. Volume 1 (2025), no. Issue 2, 2025, pp. . https://doi.org/10.64220/ijmd.v1i2.008

Chicago Style

Gofran Mohammed Al Braheem, Yaqoub Al Mousa, Jumanah Abdullah Alkhalifah, et al. "Prevalence and factors associated with ectopic pregnancy: A cross-sectional study in the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia." *International Journal of Medical Discoveries* Volume 1 (2025), no. Issue 2 (2025): . https://doi.org/10.64220/ijmd.v1i2.008