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To explore the long‐term (perceived) consequences of (severe pre‐)eclampsia in rural Tanzania.

Women were traced for this mixed‐methods study 6–7 years after the diagnosis of (severe pre‐)eclampsia. Demographic and obstetric characteristics were noted, and blood pressure was recorded. Questionnaires were used to assess physical and mental health. The qualitative part consisted of semi‐structured interviews (SSI). A reference group consisted of women without hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Of 74 patients, 25 (34%) were available for follow‐up, and 24 were included. Five (20%) had suffered from (pre‐)eclampsia twice. Hypertension was more common after (pre‐)eclampsia than in the reference group (29% vs. 13%). Thirteen women (56%) had feelings of anxiety and depression, compared to 30% in the reference group. In SSIs, experiences during the index …