15 December 2024 : Clinical Research
Association Between Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Labor Induction Success Rates: A Case Control Study
Dina MarlinaDOI: 10.12659/MSM.946357
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e946357
Table 1 Obstetric and clinical information of pregnant women enrolled.
| Patient characteristics | Failure of induction (n=72) (%) | Non-failure of induction (n=176) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| <20 years | 2 (2.78) | 3 (1.70) |
| 20–35 years | 55 (76.4) | 124 (70.45) |
| >35 years | 15 (20.83) | 49 (27.84) |
| Underweight (<18.5 kg/m) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Normal weight (18.5–22.9 kg/m) | 7 (9.72) | 43 (24.43) |
| Overweight (23–24.9 kg/m) | 6 (8.33) | 84 (47.73) |
| Obesity (>25.0 kg/m) | 59 (81.94) | 49 (27.84) |
| Para 1 | 25 (34.72) | 52 (29.54) |
| ≥Para 2 | 47 (65.28) | 124 (70.45) |
| 2 trimester | 0 | 0 |
| 3 trimester | 72 (100) | 176 (100) |
| Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as body weight (kg) before pregnancy divided by body height (m). BMI measures are categorized based on Asian parameters. | ||






