preeclampsia than those who were married. The finding
was in line with the study conducted in USA [25]. The
reason might be explained by the possibility of low preconception
period seminal fluid exposure among unmarried
women. This seminal familiarity would obtain from
frequent insemination by the same partner for long
period of time and hence could lead to the development
of preeclampsia. [26,27]. On the other hand, it might
also be explained by stress that arisen from delivering a
child without father brought less social acceptability and
economical support