Maternal factors influencing low birth weight babies

Prudhivi, Srinivas; Bhosgi, Revanasiddappa

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20150783

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“…There is a higher statistical signifance when the maternal weight is compared to birth weight (p< 50 kg, low birth weight incidence is 59.3%, while the incidence in those weighing > 50 kg is 40.6%. This is similar to the studies done by Srinivas Prudhivi [12] and Aras et al [13]. There is higher significant association between height and low birth weight babies, Our study showed that maximum number of low birth weight babies are delivered from short statured mother (height < 145cm).…”

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To Study the maternal factors which determine the low birth weight babies?

Agrawal

Sharma

2017

Int J Pediatr Res

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Introduction: Birth weight is an important determinant of child survival and development. LBW is closely associated with fetal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. This study was conducted to know the maternal and biosocial factors that influence low birth weight babies. Material Methods: A case control study carried out with, 500 neonates were selected randomly for the study in which 250 who were LBW babies (<2500 gm) were labeled as cases & 250 equally matched normal birth weight (<2500 gm) were served as control. The variables were subjected to computer analysis using focus format. The data was analysed using a ChiSquare for quantitative data. Chi square test was used to calculate p value. P value was considered significant if <0.05 SPSS version 16 software is used to do the necessary statistical calculations.Results: maximum number that is 41% of babies were low birth weight with female predominance while male predominance in normal birth weight, maximum number of low birthweight babies were preterm (74.24%) followed by full term & post term , low birth weight babies with increasing frequency was found among mothers below 20 years age group and more than 35 years age group, undernourished mother (<50 kg) and short stature mothers and mother with low socio economic status. Conclusion: The prevalence of low birth weight was found to be higher and it was associated with young mother, short stature, gestational age <37 wks, presence of any chronic medical illness, maternal weight <50 kg. and short stature. Emphasis should be given to nutritional counseling and disease specific ANC provision by skilled health professionals; Discussions with the community and religious leaders are mandatory aspect on the tradition of feeding of pregnant mothers to tackle the problem. This study also calls for community based further studies.

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To Study the maternal factors which determine the low birth weight babies?

Agrawal

Sharma

2017

Int J Pediatr Res

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“…The present study showed a higher percentage of LBW babies among mothers who were younger than 19 years of age and those who were aged over 35 years. The study results were consistent with the findings of Agarwal et al [ 15 ] and Kaur et al [ 16 ] but were contradictory to the results obtained by Prudhivi et al [ 17 ], who did not find any significant association between maternal age and LBW. Early age of marriage is an established custom, especially in rural and illiterate families in India and other developing and poor nations.…”

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“…However, the results of the study by Raghunath et al [ 18 ] revealed a higher rate of LBW babies among Hindu mothers. Conversely, studies by Kaur et al [ 16 ] and Prudhivi et al [ 17 ] found that religion did not have a significant effect on LBW babies. The higher percentage of LBW babies in Muslim mothers in this study may be due to more percentage of the Muslim population belonging to low socioeconomic status.…”

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The Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Among Newborn Babies and Its Associated Maternal Risk Factors: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Devaguru¹,

Gada²,

Potpalle³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background Low birth weight (LBW) is at the forefront of 100 core health issues that are used as indicators to assess the global nutrition monitoring framework as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Several factors could contribute to LBW, which essentially include intrauterine growth retardation and premature delivery/birth. Moreover, LBW predisposes neonates to several developmental disturbances including both physical and mental disorders. Given that LBW is more common in poor and developing countries, there is not much reliable data that could be used to formulate strategies for controlling this problem. This study, therefore, attempts to assess the prevalence of LBW among newborn babies and its associated maternal risk factors. Methods This hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out between June 2016 and May 2017 (one year) and included 327 LBW babies. A predefined and prevalidated questionnaire was used to obtain data for the study. The data collected included age, religion, parity, birth spacing, pre-pregnancy weight, weight gain during pregnancy, height, mother’s education, occupation, family income, socioeconomic status, obstetric history, previous history of stillbirths and abortions, and history of any LBW baby. Results The prevalence of LBW was noted to be 36.33%. The occurrence of LBW babies was predominant among mothers who were aged <19 years (62.26%) and >35 years (57.14%). Grand multipara women showed the highest rates (53.70%) of LBW babies. Additionally, LBW was predominantly noticed among newborns (46.66%) with a birth spacing of <18 months, those born to mothers with pre-pregnancy weight of <40 Kg (94.04%), mothers with a height of <145 cm (83.46%), mothers who gained <7 kg during the pregnancy (82.20%), illiterate mothers (43.75%), and mothers who were agricultural workers (63.76%). Other maternal factors that could predispose to LBW included lower monthly income (66.25%), low socioeconomic status (52.90%), less number of antenatal visits (59.65%), low blood hemoglobin (100%), history of strenuous physical activities (48.66%), smoking and/or tobacco chewing habit (91.42%), alcoholism (66.66%), lack of iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy (64.58%), history of stillbirths (51.51%), and mothers suffering from chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia (47.61%), and tuberculosis (75%). Religion-wise, Muslim mothers revealed the highest prevalence (48.57%) of LBW, followed by Hindus (37.71%) and Christians (20%). The mother’s age, pre-pregnancy weight, weight gain during pregnancy, height of the mother, hemoglobin concentration, weight of the baby, and length of the newborn (p≤0.05) could influence the health of the newborn. However, maternal infections, previous bad obstetrics history, presence of systemic illnesses, and protein and calorie supplementation (p≥0.05) had no significant impact on birth weight. Conclusions The results showed that multiple factors are respo...

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“…8,15 A significant association was observed between birth weights and early antenatal visits regular antenatal follow up, intake of 100 iron and folic acid tablets, maternal haemoglobin more than 11 g% and adequate rest. Similar observations were reported in several studies.…”

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Maternal biosocial factors influencing new born birth weight at a municipal corporation maternity home in Bangalore city

Konapur

Srikanth

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Birth weight of new born is known to be influenced by several maternal biosocial factors. The study was undertaken to find association of various maternal biosocial factors influencing birth weight of the new born.Methods: The study subjects were 150 postnatal women and their new born delivered in an Urban Municipal Corporation Maternity Home. Study subjects were chosen by purposive sampling. Socio demographic and pregnancy related information was collected by interview method and from antenatal records.Results: The proportion of low birth weight noted was 8.6%. Statistically significant association was noted between new born birth weight and maternal health status during pregnancy which includes weight gain during pregnancy, intake of iron and folic tablets and antenatal check-up. Maternal haemoglobin levels had a positive correlation with new born birth weight.Conclusions: Maternal health is vital for new born wellbeing. Birth weight of new born has shown steady improvement over a period of time and this is as a result of availability of better maternal health care services in urban corporation maternity home.

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Maternal factors influencing low birth weight babies

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

To Study the maternal factors which determine the low birth weight babies?

To Study the maternal factors which determine the low birth weight babies?

The Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Among Newborn Babies and Its Associated Maternal Risk Factors: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Maternal biosocial factors influencing new born birth weight at a municipal corporation maternity home in Bangalore city

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