Background. The incidence of cesarean section (CS) in the world continues to increase. A high body mass index (BMI) may increase the risk of CS delivery.
Objectives. Determine the association between BMI of pregnant woman in first trimester with incidence of CS delivery to pregnant woman who gave birth at Atma Jaya hospital.
Methods.This was a cross-sectional research by taking data from medical record of Atma Jaya Hospital in August 2017 - October 2017. The data taken were maternal weight, maternal height, and type of delivery.
Results.The results of this study showed that of 86 pregnant woman 53.5% did CS delivery. Based on BMI in the first trimester, pregnant woman who were underweight 8.1%, normal 34.9%, overweight 23.3%, obesity I 27.9%, and obesity II 5.8%. The result of chi square test between pregnant woman's BMI in the first trimester with CS delivery obtained p = 0,003 which means there is significant correlation between maternal BMI in first trimester with CS delivery.
Conclusion.There is a significant correlation between pregnant woman’s BMI in first trimester with CS delivery. |