<![CDATA[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.]]>
