Evaluation of the Outcomes of Weight Loss in Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments in Iraqi Patients
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcome of weight gain and loss in the obstetrics and gynecology departments in Iraqi patients; where This prospective cohort study will be conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments of three major hospitals across Iraq: Thi-Qar for 200 patients; It intends to last 12 months, with further follow-ups and assessments at 6-and 12-month post-intervention. In total, the study will comprise 200 Iraqi women aged 18 to 45 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m². Participants are recruited from outpatient obstetric the results which found (Menstrual Irregularity Pre-Intervention was 20%, and Post-Intervention 15%, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (%) was 19% Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention 9% with <0.05, Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Physical Health 4.9 (1.1)Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention was 2.7 (0.6) with <0.01 p-value, Mental Health 6.1 (0.99)Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention 3.5 (0.5) with p-value <0.01 and The study concludes that a structured weight loss programme, comprising nutritional counselling, physical activity, behavioral therapy, and medical management, improves the maternal and neonatal health outcomes of obese Iraqi women
Authors: Dr. Basma Mohammed Abdulsaid, Dr. Alyaa Ajeel Najeeb Al Galiby, Dr. Warkaa Mared Jaber
Institution: Ministry of Health
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949823265
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