Newborn Birth Weight and Associated Factors Among Mother-Neonate Pairs in Public Hospitals, North Wollo, Ethiopia

Wubetu, Abate Dargie; Amare, Yosef Eshetie; Haile, Assalif Beyene; Degu, Melkam Wagaye

doi:10.2147/phmt.s299202

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“…Female sex of child was statistically significant factor for higher odds of LBW, this finding supported by other studies in Jordan and Ethiopia [18,28]. The relationship may result from male fetuses being expelled later than female fetuses, so that males are more likely to be macerated [29].…”

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The Effect of Antenatal Care on Birth Weight in Low and Middle Income Countries

Eristu¹,

Mamo²,

Zeleke³

et al. 2023

Int Arch Nurs Health Care

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Background: Low birth weight (LBW) defined by WHO as weight at birth of less than 2.5 kg. LBW accounts for nearly half of all perinatal and one-third of all infant deaths. Around 20 million LBW babies are born each year, with 95.6% of them in developing countries. Antenatal care can significantly mitigate the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) in low and middle income countries, according to studies. The purpose of this paper is to assess the effect of antenatal care on LBW using the most recent DHS data since 2012 for each country.Methods: This study was based on the most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data of 52 low and middle income countries. A total of 228,907 women aged 13-49 years were included in the study. Logistic regression model was applied. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant for all tests performed in the study. In the multivariable, the Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was reported for potential determinant factors of LBW. Result:The overall prevalence of low birth weight in low and middle income countries is 11.3% [95% CI: 11.2%, 11.4%]. Most of the women (47.8%) who had given birth five years preceding the survey were young, aged 25-34 years. Sex of child, maternal education, birth order, preceding birth interval, residence, type of birth, wealth status, four and above ANC were found to be significant determinant of low birth weight.Conclusion: low birth weight is still a major public health problem in low and middle income countries. Enhancing maternal education and quality ANC service is recommended to reduce LBW. In addition it is better to strength economy of family with special attention multiple birth.

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confidence: 81%

The Effect of Antenatal Care on Birth Weight in Low and Middle Income Countries

Eristu¹,

Mamo²,

Zeleke³

et al. 2023

Int Arch Nurs Health Care

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“…16 This is also in line with a study conducted in Ethiopia, where the prevalence of low birth weight was 24%. 2 Meanwhile, other studies showed lower prevalence of LBW, 9.7% 17 , 12.9% 18 , and 11.9% 19 respectively.…”

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“…1 Birth weight predicts the child's overall development and chances of survival. 2 World Health Organization (WHO) defines low birth weight (LBW) as the weight of newborns less than 2500 grams irrespective of their gestational age. 3 LBW can be further subcategorized as very low birth weight (VLBW), which is under 1500 grams, and extremely low birth weight (ELBW), which is under 1000 grams.…”

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Birth Weight and Its Associated Factors Among Live Births at Chitwan Medical College, Nepal

Chhetri

Tripathi²,

Joshi³

et al. 2022

JCMC

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Background: Birth weight or size at birth is an essential indicator of the child’s vulnerability to the risk of childhood illnesses and diseases. Birth weight also predicts a child’s future health, growth, psychosocial development, and chances of survival. This study aimed to assess birth weight among live births in Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital. Methods: A Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted using face-to-face interviews in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital. A total of 153 women giving live births were considered as a sample. The data was collected from14 August to 13 September. We used the Pearson’s Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis to assess the factors influencing birth weight among women giving live births in Chitwan Medical College Results: Among 153 women giving live births, birth weight of newborn among live births 119(77.8%) had normal birth weight, 31(20.3%)low birth weight, 3(2%) very low birth weight. Result shows that birth weight among live births differ significantly with [ethnicity (OR=1.94;CI(0.7-5.39)], [family income (OR=1.72(0.20-14.81)], [weeks of pregnancy (OR=2.01;(0.99-8.46)], [birth interval(OR=2.45(0.39-15.34)], [planned pregnancy (OR=1.26(0.33-4.73)], [any chronic disease(OR=1.72(0.97-4.58)], [diet in pregnancy (OR=2.11(0.20-15.07)], [ANC check-up(OR=6.75(2.44-18.64)]. Conclusions: Almost one-fourth of live births had low birth weight. Multiple arrays of factors were associated with birth weight, which must be addressed. Adequate antenatal care visits integrated with nutritional supplementation and family planning services should be a focus to reduce low birth weight among live births.

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“…In contrary to that, there are studies which showed high prevalence of LBW. Studies from different areas revealed that the prevalence of LBW at Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia was 10%(5), 9.4% at Southeast of Iran(12), 14.9% in Northwest part of Ethiopia(13), 15.8% at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Southern Ethiopia( 14), 18% at Kambata-Tembaro zone, southern Ethiopia(15), 20.73% in Central region of India( 16), 21% at Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia (17), and 24% at public hospital in North Wollo Zone, Amhara region Ethiopia (25). The variation in prevalence rate of low birth weight might be due to the variation in study area, study time, study sample size, infrastructure for health care, awareness, accessibility of health institution, and so on.…”

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confidence: 99%

Low Birthweight and its Associated Factors During the Era of COVID 19 at Assosa General Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2020

Jimma

GebreEyesus

Chanie

et al. 2021

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Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is birth weight less than 2.5 kg regardless of gestational age. The prevalence of low birth weight in developing countries is 16.5%. And it will help policy makers, health system planners, health care managers, and clinicians to perform evidence-based work and also help to contribute its own role to the achievement of World Health Organization goals by 2025. This study aims to assess low birth weight and its associated factors during the era of COVID 19 at Assosa General Hospital.Method: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 01, 2020 to February 01, 2021 at Assosa General Hospital. A total of 335 samples were selected. Allocation was performed using the systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire through interview and chart reviewing. It’s checked for completeness and consistency. Then entered into Epi-Info and analyzed by using SPSS software version 22. First, descriptive analysis was carried out then, bivariate analysis was used to identify variables with p value of less than 0.25. Variables with p value < 0.25 were entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis was used and confounding effect was controlled. Finally, those variables with p-value < 0.05 were identified as significant determinants of LBW.Result: The response rate of this research was 100%. Based on this study, the prevalence of LBW was 11%. Variables like no antenatal care [(AOR = 9; 95% CI 1.2 –66)], fear of COVID19 is reason for Missed ANC follow up [(AOR = 9; 95% CI 1.2 –66)] and type of pregnancy [(AOR = 6.35; 95% CI 1.7 – 23)] were identified as significant factors for this study.Conclusion and Recommendations: The prevalence of LBW in the era of COVID 19 was 11%. The associated factors of low birth weight are no antenatal care visit (ANC) during pregnancy and pregnancy type. So, concerned bodies were recommended to do more and more on ANC follow-up.

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Newborn Birth Weight and Associated Factors Among Mother-Neonate Pairs in Public Hospitals, North Wollo, Ethiopia

Cited by 17 publications

References 31 publications

The Effect of Antenatal Care on Birth Weight in Low and Middle Income Countries

The Effect of Antenatal Care on Birth Weight in Low and Middle Income Countries

Birth Weight and Its Associated Factors Among Live Births at Chitwan Medical College, Nepal

Low Birthweight and its Associated Factors During the Era of COVID 19 at Assosa General Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2020

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