The Outcome of Pregnancy among Overweight and Obese Women as Compared to Normal Weight Women: A Cross-Sectional Study from Rural Sindh, Pakistan | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2020]

Author(s):

1. Sania Pirzada: Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences Gambat Sindh, Pakistan

2. Shagufta Haider: Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences Gambat Sindh, Pakistan

3. Paras Soomro: Health Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan

4. Masood Ahmed Soomro: Health Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan

5. Kanwal Zulfiqar: Islamic International Dental College Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Naresh Kumar: Islamic International Dental College Islamabad, Pakistan

7. Ramesh Kumar: Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan; College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

8. Ratana Somrongthong: College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Abstract:

Obesity during birth is used as a major indicator of neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among childbearing women has increased dramatically over the past 40 years. A retrospective study was conducted in Shaikh Zayed Women Hospital, Larkana-Sindh, Pakistan. A total of 200 respondents through enrollment of 1,376 women before their 12th week of pregnancy with body mass index (BMI) till their pregnancy completed were included in the study. Group of 100 women allocated in overweight (BMI<30) and obese (BMI>30) women and compared with 100 women with normal BMI (=24.9) group. Demographic characteristics, obstetric history and subsequent outcome of the pregnancy were recorded. Statistically significant variations were seen among obese and overweight women as compared to normal-weight women (P<0.05). Health outcomes during pregnancy like eclampsia, elite gestational diabetes, cesarean section, larger weight babies were found more in overweight (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) and obese groups (BMI>30 kg/m2) as compared to normal-weight women. The obese and overweight group is seeking more antenatal care (ANC), Hemoglobin level and investigation as compared to normal (P<0.05). The overall fetal risk range among obese women was higher as compared to normal (P<0.05). The Study concluded a significant association of obesity during birth with certain risks of abortion and perinatal disorders.

Page(s): 97-101

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Year: 2020

Keywords:

Pakistan , Overweight , Overweight , Body Mass Index , Pregnancy , Obesity Outcome

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