TITLE:
Epidemiological and Prognostic Aspects of Obesity and Pregnancy in the Gynecology-Obstetrics Department at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center (CHU SO) in Lomé
AUTHORS:
Komlan Alessi Andele, Ameyo Ayoko Ketevi, Baguilane Douaguibe, Akila Bassowa, Dédé Régine Diane Ajavon, Kodjo Fiagnon, Abdoul Samadou Aboubakari, Koffi Akpadza
KEYWORDS:
Obesity, Pregnancy, CHU SO, Togo
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.13 No.1,
January
31,
2023
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Obesity and pregnancy is a major public health problem worldwide, both
maternal and fetal. Objective: This is to describe the epidemiological
and prognostic aspects of obesity and pregnancy in the gynecology-obstetrics
department at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center (CHU SO) in Lomé. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study concerning
obesed pregnant women. The survey was conducted from the 1st to the
30th of June 2022 at the CHU SO. Results: We enrolled 55 obese pregnant
women. The frequency of obesity and pregnancy was 5.14%. Resellers were
represented at 41.8%. The average age was 31 years old. As risk factors, 85.5%
claimed to have a fatty diet and 76% did not practice sports. The gestational
pathologies found during pregnancy were hypertension in 47.4% of cases,
preeclampsia in 24.6% and gestational diabetes in 7%. Caesarean section was the way of delivery in 63.6% of cases and those
who gave birth vaginally presented a tear of the soft tissues in 85% of cases.
Birth weight was abnormal (low weight and excess weight) in 61.8% of cases. Conclusion: The association between obesity and pregnancy constitutes an important risk factor for the
mother and the fetus.