Prevalence and determinants of low birth weight: the situation in a traditional birth home in Benin City, Nigeria
HB Oladeinde, OB Oladeinde, R Omoregie… - African health …, 2015 - ajol.info
Objective: This study aimed at determining the prevalence and associated risk factors for
delivery of low birth weight (LBW) neonates in a Traditional Birth Home (TBH) in Benin City …
delivery of low birth weight (LBW) neonates in a Traditional Birth Home (TBH) in Benin City …
[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with low birth weight among babies born at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia
M Siyoum, T Melese - Italian journal of pediatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Low birth weight is defined as infant born with weight of less than 2500 g. It is
one of the major public health problems worldwide. In Ethiopia, there are limited evidences …
one of the major public health problems worldwide. In Ethiopia, there are limited evidences …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and correlates of low birth weight in India: findings from national family health survey 5
Background Childhood mortality and morbidity has become a major public health issue in
low-middle-income countries. However, evidence suggested that Low birth weight (LBW) is …
low-middle-income countries. However, evidence suggested that Low birth weight (LBW) is …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of maternal anthropometric characteristics and social factors on gestational age and birth weight in Sudanese newborn infants
EM Elshibly, G Schmalisch - BMC public health, 2008 - Springer
Abstract Background In Africa low birth weight (LBW)(< 2500 g), is the strongest determinant
of infant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of maternal …
of infant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of maternal …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and determinants of low birth weight in India: Findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey (2019-21)
Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is an important public health indicator extensively
linked to infant and child mortality, especially in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) …
linked to infant and child mortality, especially in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) …
[HTML][HTML] Low birth weight in a sub-urban area of Cameroon: an analysis of the clinical cut-off, incidence, predictors and complications
T Njim, J Atashili, R Mbu, SP Choukem - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organisation recommends that each country adopts
its own cut-off value of low birth weight (LBW) for clinical use. The aims of this study were to …
its own cut-off value of low birth weight (LBW) for clinical use. The aims of this study were to …
[HTML][HTML] Low birth weight at term and its determinants in a tertiary hospital of Nepal: a case-control study
Birth weight of a child is an important indicator of its vulnerability for childhood illness and
chances of survival. A large number of infant deaths can be averted by appropriate …
chances of survival. A large number of infant deaths can be averted by appropriate …
Factors associated with low birthweight in term pregnancies: a matched case–control study from rural Pakistan
Low birthweight (LBW) remains a significant public health problem in Pakistan and further
understanding of factors associated with LBW is required. We conducted a hospital-based …
understanding of factors associated with LBW is required. We conducted a hospital-based …
[HTML][HTML] A prospective study of maternal risk factors for low birth weight babies in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria
Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study involving 854 pregnant women and
their babies between 2 nd February 2009 and 29 th July 2009. Socio-demographic …
their babies between 2 nd February 2009 and 29 th July 2009. Socio-demographic …