<![CDATA[Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that deaths due to non communicable diseases will continue to rise globally; by 2030, these diseases are projected to account for 69% of all deaths amounting to 52 million deaths annually at global, regional, and national levels. Knowledge is a crucial predisposing factor for health related behavior. Maternal and Child Health (MCH) data from the Gondangrejo Community Health Center (Puskesmas) indicates that 124 pregnant women from 13 areas visited the facility over the last three months. Specifically, the number of pregnant women visiting the center was 58 in December, 48 in January, and 48 in February, totaling 154 individuals. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge among pregnant women regarding pregnancy-induced hypertension. Methods: This study employed a quantitative descriptive design using a cross-sectional approach. Results: The majority of respondents (101 women, or 81.5%) were aged 21–35 years; 12 respondents (9.7%) were under 20 years old, and 11 (8.9%) were over 35 years old. Blood pressure measurements showed that 116 respondents (93.5%) had normal blood pressure, while 8 (6.5%) had high blood pressure. Regarding knowledge levels, 60 respondents (48.3%) demonstrated good knowledge, 56 (45.1%) had adequate knowledge, and 7 (5.6%) had poor knowledge. Conclusion: The study population consisted primarily of pregnant women of healthy reproductive age (101 individuals, or 81.5%). Most respondents (116, or 93.5%) had normal blood pressure. Regarding knowledge of pregnancy-induced hypertension, 60 respondents (48.3%) had a good level of knowledge, 56 (45%) had adequate knowledge, and 7 (5.6%) had poor knowledge.]]>
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