Objective: Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is a key factor influencing birth outcome.
Dietary diversity is a proxy for multiple macro-and/or micronutrient sufficiency of an …

Introduction Over the past three decades, undernutrition has become a major cause of
morbidity and mortality among children under five years globally. Low birth weight has been …

Background Despite the reduction of neonatal morbidity and mortality, is one of the third
Sustainable Development Goal to end the death of children, the burden of the problem still …

Both preterm birth and low birth weight (LBW) represent major public health problems
worldwide due to their association with the catastrophic effects of morbidity and mortality …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) predisposes physical and mental growth failure and
premature death among infants. Studies report that LBW predominately explains infant …

Background. Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a serious public health concern in low‐and middle‐
income countries. Globally, 20 million, an estimated 15% to 20% of babies were born with …

Background Even though pregnancy does not affect HIV infection progression, HIV affects
the pregnancy outcome. Maternal HIV infection has many untoward effects which include …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) remains a major health problem that affects newborns
worldwide. However, there has been growing evidence that antenatal care (ANC) is …

Background. Low birth weight and preterm delivery are birth outcomes that can predict
newborns' survival, development, and long‐term health outcomes. This study assessed the …

Background Low birth weight is a key indicator for child health, especially a concern in low-
middle-income countries. However, health and medically-related reforms are being actively …