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Weight Gain*

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Weight Gain*

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the association between total gestational weight gain (TGWG) and maternal and perinatal outcomes based on the Institute of Medicine 2009 gestational weight gain (GWG) guidelines among pregnant patients of the department of obstetrics and gynecology in a tertiary hospital Methodology: Our analysis was carried out in a private hospital in Metro Manila, specifically in a tertiary hospital, in a prospective cohort study that included 565 pregnant women from June 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021. Body mass index (BMI) at initial prenatal visit <14 weeks’ age of gestation and upon admission, birth weight, comorbidities were all assessed and recorded. Our main outcome measures were TGWG, perinatal outcomes (small for gestational age, large for gestational age, intrauterine fetal demise, and admission to neonatal intensive care unit), and maternal outcomes (gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and preterm birth). The baseline anthropometric, maternal and neonatal outcomes were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, range and chi‑square test was used to correlate total gestational weight gain against maternal and perinatal outcomes and a P‑value less than 0.05 was statistically significant Results: In this study, the mean BMI was 23.6 kg/m2, and based on BMI classification, 8% were underweight, whereas 28.1% and 9% were overweight and obese, respectively. Based on the recommendations of TGWG on each BMI category, using Chi‑square test, there was a significant association of having excess GWG and inadequate GWG against maternal and perinatal outcomes Conclusion Based on the study, women having excess or inadequate TGWG has effects on maternal and perinatal outcomes. Furthermore, women that are classified as overweight and obese in the first trimester have a higher risk of developing comorbidities
Gestational Weight Gain ; Obesity

A cross-sectional study on knowledge and attitude toward weight gain was carried out on 659 pregnant women to identify factors associated with actual weight gain of pregnant women. The results showed that 36.6% of the women had a weight gain in the last trimester below 4kg, in which 19% below 3kg. While only 55.4% pregnant women agreed the recommended weight gain of 10-12kg during pregnancy, majority of pregnant women (85.1%) had positive attitude toward eating a well diet if it meant to have a baby with sufficient weight at birth. There was a statistically significant relationship between weight gain and attitude toward eating a well diet in the last trimester (p=0.009). However, less than half of women, 17.5% and 44.5% had correct knowledge about how much weight a mother should gain during pregnancy and in the last trimester, respectively. Knowledge of the women on the relationship between weight gain and birth weight of babies related significantly with actual weight gain (p<0.05). The results suggested that knowledge and attitude favoring wealthy babies may relate to higher maternal weight gains during pregnancy.
Pregnant Women ; Knowledge ; Weight Gain

The monitoring of weight and direct interview of 159 pregnant women from 8 weeks to 9 months of pregnancy in 6 communes of Melinh district, Vinh phuc Province has shown that the average weight gain of pregnant woman was 7,4 kg which only obtain 74% of required weight. The quality and quantity of the diet did meet the demand, the diet’s energy was low(first trimester of pregnancy: 1488 kcal, rest 6 months of pregnancy: 2086 kcal which obtained 82% of energy demand).The nutrition in the diet was low.
Pregnant Women ; Weight Gain ; Diet

Background: Tuberculosis remains a public health concern worldwide. Reports on the association of factors of childhood tuberculosis with treatment outcome are limited. Objectives: To determine the epidemiology and association of factors of childhood tuberculosis with successful treatment outcome in some of the barangays of Quezon City. Methodology: This is a retrospective cohort study done at Barangay Commonwealth Health Centers including children 0-14 years old with tuberculosis registered and treated from January 1, 2013 to July 15, 2015. Socio-demographic and clinical data were obtained. Patient profile data, treatment cards and medical records were the data sources Results: A total of 267 new cases of childhood TB were analyzed. The treatment success rate was 98% (97% completed treatment, 1% cured). The rate of poor treatment outcome including default cases was 2%. There were no reported deaths or treatment failure. On univariate analysis, patients with weight gain (p=0.001) had an odds ratio of 8.085 (95% CI:1.310-49.900) to have a successful treatment outcome. On multivariate analysis, weight gain was significantly associated with treatment success (p=0.042; OR=12.5, 95% CI: 1.091, 143.244). None of the socio-economic and clinical factors studied was associated with successful treatment outcome. Conclusion Weight gain is a factor of a successful treatment in childhood tuberculosis. Children who gained weight after treatment are more likely to have a successful treatment outcome.
Treatment Outcome ; Tuberculosis ; Weight Gain

Longitudinal study of 157 children from 14-18 weeks of gestation to 5 years after delivery to find out relationship between weight gain during pregnancy and birth weight with IQ index of children 5 years of old. Raven's test (Progressive Matrices) was used to evaluate mental development of child. The results showed that: there was positive correlation between birth weight and IQ index. The children with lower birth weight will have IQ index lower after 5 years delivery. In addition to, the results of study showed that: weight gain during pregnancy had strong positive correlation with birth weight
Pregnancy ; Weight Gain ; Birth Weight ; Child

Introduction: The demanding nature of medical school causes students to experience stress, anxiety, and depressive episodes that may cause students to gain or lose weight. This study aimed to determine the association of weight changes and stress levels among a private medical school students. Methods: Data were collected two times with an interval of 30 days through on-site measurement of the students’ anthropometrics using a stadiometer and utilization of online survey questionnaires accessed via QR code. Demographics and disease states were identified in the first round of data collection while the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) and identification of stressors was integrated in the second round of data collection. Results: Among the 212 individuals, 69.8% were categorized into having perceived moderate stress levels, 22.2% with high stress, and 8% with low stress. Of the 212 cases, 86 gained weight, 91 lost weight, and 35 had no change in weight. Fear of failure, poor motivation, and difficulty understanding lectures are among the top overall stressors. The study noted that there is a moderate association between stress and weight changes but it is not enough to reach statistical significance (0.161), as the sample size was not reached. The study revealed that the prevailing diseases were Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension, which have varying degrees of impact on weight change. Conclusion There is an association between weight changes and stress levels among first to fourth year medical students of a private medical school from A.Y. 2023-2024.
Weight Gain ; Weight Loss ; Students, Medical

OBJECTIVE: To calculate monthly weight gains during pregnancy among 20s, early and late 30s, and to investigate the influence of age groups on monthly weight gains. METHODS: We analyzed the monthly weight gain data from 892 women who had visited before 20 weeks of gestation and had healthy singleton term pregnancy. Data was categorized in three groups according to age (20s, early and late 30s). RESULTS: The monthly weight gain tables among 20s, early and late 30s have been determined. Monthly weight gain was not significantly different among three age groups. CONCLUSION: Although statistically insignificant among three age groups, more cautious prenatal care according to the monthly weight gain-gestational month tables for each age group is needed to prevent complications which may be associated with abnormal weight gain during pregnancy.
Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy* ; Prenatal Care ; Weight Gain*

In 1991-1998 year period, 50 nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) patients (divided into 2 groups: case group and control group) were treated by phylamin. Good results were manifested, patient resistance capacity enhanced in the course of irradiation, reduced the prosibility of development of communicable disease by 2.5 times. Patients had weight gain, maintaining their working productivity and selt service capacity. 3 years survival duration had got 77% in case group, while 40% in control group.
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms ; Therapeutics ; Weight Gain ; Control Groups