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Kgs. Muhammad Zuhdi
Muhamad Ayus Astoni
Riana Sari Puspita Rasyid
Imam Suprianto
Gita Dwi Prasasty




This study aimed to determine the association between BMI and the incidence of GERD in visitors to the Gastroclinic of RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. A total of 153 samples met the eligibility requirements, this study used a random sampling technique and collected primary data through a questionnaire instrument. Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistic V27 in univariate, bivariate (chi-square test) and multivariate (logistic regression enter method) analysis. The majority of GERD patients were aged 36-65 years (46.7%), male sex (46.2%) and BMI in the obese category (65.9%). The results of this research showed no significant association among age and sex in the incidence of GERD, but there was a significant association between BMI on the incidence of GERD (p=0.003) thus being the most significant variable in this research (p=0.012). In conclusion, there is a significant association between BMI and the incidence of GERD while there is no significant association among age and sex in the incidence of GERD.





Keywords: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Body Mass Index GERD-Q
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Kgs. Muhammad Zuhdi, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Students at Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Muhamad Ayus Astoni, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision of Gastroenterohepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Riana Sari Puspita Rasyid, Histology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Histology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Imam Suprianto, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision of Gastroenterohepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Gita Dwi Prasasty, Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia