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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2022)
The effect of pre-pregnacy BMI and gestational weight gain on pregnancy and fetal outcome in rural hospital in Sullia, Dakshina Kannada
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Seema V B, Geeta Jagannath Doppa, Ravikanth G O
Abstract
Objective: To study the effect of pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index on maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancy among women having antenatal care in rural hospital. A recent increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese women of reproductive age in India has been shown by many studies. Methods: The prospective observational study was conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at KVG Medical College Hospital, Sullia, Dakshina Kannada. 238 pregnant women who came to hospital for delivery and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included after informed consent. Maternal and fetal outcomes were evaluated based on body mass index in pre pregnancy. Body mass index was calculated by the equation: Weight in kg/ height in meters squared. BMI categories were defined according to WHO Classification. The data was expressed in the form of frequencies, percentages, charts or graphs. Nominal categorical data between the group was compared using Chi-square test. P<0.005 was taken to indicate a statistical significant difference. The normal category of BMI was assumed as the reference category. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 25 and was analysed. Result: Out of which about 51.19% of women were in the normal BMI group. 9.9 % of women belonged to underweight category. 26.96 % women were overweight and 11.95% were in the obese category. The incidence of obesity was almost similar either in primigravida and multiparous women without any significant difference. Total of 33.4 % in the study group had gestational diabetes. Incidence was more in obese category and was 60%. The incidence in normal BMI group was 28.7 % whereas in underweight group was 17.2%. In overweight group the incidence was 36.7%. Gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension were the two outcomes which showed significant association with body mass index. The incidence of GDM was 43.9% in women with BMI more than 25 where as 26.8% in those with BMI less than 25.
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Pages:19-24
How to cite this article:
Seema V B, Geeta Jagannath Doppa, Ravikanth G O "The effect of pre-pregnacy BMI and gestational weight gain on pregnancy and fetal outcome in rural hospital in Sullia, Dakshina Kannada ". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 19-24
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