Sociodemographic factors associated with preterm birth and low birth weight: A cross-sectional study

Hidalgo-Lópezosa, Pedro; Jiménez-Ruz, Andrea; Carmona‐Torres, Juan Manuel; Hidalgo-Maestre, María; Rodríguez-Borrego, María-Aurora; López‐Soto, Pablo Jesús

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2019.03.014

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“…In this study, significant association was observed between mode of delivery and LBW with odds of LBW among cesarean delivery being twice compared to vaginal delivery. e study findings align with the previous studies conducted in Kenya [28], Spain [33], Brazil [34], and Iran [35]. e observed association should be understood cautiously as maternal conditions of having twins, with a gestational age of less than 37 weeks, are more prone to cesarean delivery and are found to be contributing factors for LBW [10,34].…”

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Predictors of Low Birth Weight at Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Nepal: A Hospital-Based Unmatched Case Control Study

Shrestha

Shrestha²,

Gyawali

2020

Advances in Preventive Medicine

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Background. Low birth weight (LBW) is defined as the birth weight of live born infants below 2500 g, regardless of gestational age. It is a public health problem caused by factors that are potentially modifiable. The purpose of this study was to determine the socioeconomic, obstetric, and maternal factors associated with LBW in Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Nepal. Methods. The study was conducted using case control study design with 1 : 2 case control ratio. A total of 105 cases and 210 controls were taken in this study. Data were entered on Epi data software version 3.1 and exported to Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 25 for analysis. Characteristics of the sample were described using mean and standard deviation. Bivariate analysis was done to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. The ultimate measure of association was odds ratio. Variables found to be associated with bivariate analysis were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model to identify predictors of LBW. Results. The mean age of the participants was 25.98 years with ±4.40 standard deviation. Mothers with literate educational background (AOR 0.32, 95% CI 0.13–0.81), housewife (AOR 2.63, 95% CI 1.11–6.20), vaginal mode of delivery (AOR 0.45, 95% CI 0.25–0.82), gestational age <37 weeks (AOR 2.51, 95% CI 1.15–5.48), history of LBW (AOR 5.12, 95% CI 1.93–13.60), and maternal weight <50 kilograms (AOR 2.23, 95% CI 1.23–4.02) were significantly associated with LBW. Conclusion. Educational and occupational status, mode of delivery, gestational age, maternal weight, and history of LBW were found to be independent predictors of LBW. There is need of developing coordination with education sector for increasing educational status of mothers and adolescent girls. Social determinants of health need to be considered while developing interventional programs. Similarly, interventional programs need to be developed considering identified predictors of low birth weight.

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Predictors of Low Birth Weight at Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Nepal: A Hospital-Based Unmatched Case Control Study

Shrestha

Shrestha²,

Gyawali

2020

Advances in Preventive Medicine

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“…Both not having previous children and caesarean births were associated with preterm birth and LBW [43], however in the current study, first child order was not associated with preterm birth. The association between first child order and LBW may be due to the increased rate of CS among primipara mothers [44].…”

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Factors Associated with Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Taha

Hassan²,

Wikkeling-Scott

et al. 2020

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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. Few data exist about such adverse pregnancy outcomes. The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with preterm birth and LBW among mothers of children under two years in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Data were collected in clinical and non-clinical settings across various geographical areas in Abu Dhabi. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. A total of 1610 mother–child pairs were included in the current study. Preterm birth rate was 102 (6.3%) with a 95% confidence interval [CI] (6.1%, 6.5%) and the LBW rate was 151 (9.4%) with a 95% CI (9.3%, 9.5%). The mean (SD) of gestational age (GA) and birth weight at delivery was 39.1 (1.9) weeks and 3080.3 (518.6) grams, respectively. Factors that were positively associated with preterm birth were Arab mothers, maternal education level below secondary, caesarean section, and LBW. LBW was associated with female children, caesarean section (CS), first child order, and preterm birth. The current study highlighted the need for further interventional research to tackle these public health issues such as reducing the high CS rate and improving maternal education.

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“…In the same way, Ratnasiri Anura et al, in a retrospective cohort study of 5,267,519 births in California during the period 2005–2014, concluded that maternal age was a significant risk factor for low birth weight, independent of race or maternal ethnicity or education level [34]. Along the same lines and contrary to our results, Hidalgo-Lopezosa et al associated maternal age with low birth weight in a study carried out in Spain [35], and Kahveci et al found an association between a maternal age over 35 years and the incidence of SGA newborns [7].…”

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Newborn Health Indicators Associated with Maternal Age during First Pregnancy

Molina-García

Hidalgo-Ruiz

Cámara-Jurado

et al. 2019

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Delaying motherhood is becoming increasingly common, raising questions of the possible influence that maternal age may have on newborn health. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the association between maternal age and different newborn health parameters. An observational study was conducted in Spain on primiparous women and their infants. Data were collected on newborn health variables, breastfeeding, and different clinical practices that are beneficial for child health and development. Crude and adjusted mean differences were calculated along with the standard error of the mean. A total of 373 women and their children participated. In terms of early commencement skin-to-skin contact, the mean age of women that did skin-to-skin contact was 29.95 ± 0.31 years compared to 31.49 ± 0.66 years in those that did not (p = 0.042). In terms of other newborn parameters, such as preterm birth, health problems or complications, or the need for hospital admission, these were more frequent in the oldest group of mothers, but the differences found were not significant (p > 0.05). Hence, indicators of newborn morbidity were not found to be significantly associated with maternal age; however, beneficial practices such as early commencement skin-to-skin contact were found to be significantly associated with maternal age.

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Sociodemographic factors associated with preterm birth and low birth weight: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 58 publications

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Predictors of Low Birth Weight at Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Nepal: A Hospital-Based Unmatched Case Control Study

Predictors of Low Birth Weight at Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Nepal: A Hospital-Based Unmatched Case Control Study

Factors Associated with Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Newborn Health Indicators Associated with Maternal Age during First Pregnancy

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