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- Title
A Comparative Cross-sectional Study on Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and its Anticipated Risk Factors.
- Authors
Alsamae, Assmaa A.; Elzilal, Hala A.; Alzahrani, Eman; Abo-Dief, Hala M.; Sultan, Mujeeb A.
- Abstract
Objective. This study aims to highlight the low birth weight (LBW) in Taiz City (Yemen), as LBW is one of the public health challenges experiencing a profound effect on newborns. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study since the interview and medical records were the sources of data to be analyzed by SPSS. Results. The findings of this study include; a high prevalence of LBW (39.11%), the maternal age was not associated with LBW (P =.68), and education level, economic status, residence place, and health status were not associated with LBW (P <.05). Although the pre-pregnancy BMI, during-pregnancy BMI, MUAC, and gestational age were significantly associated with LBW (P <.05), the only risk factor was gestational age (OR = 9.606, CI = 3.988-23.135, P =.00). Conclusion. LBW is highly prevalent in Taiz (Yemen), so providing good healthcare services is essential to manage LBW incidence.
- Subjects
TA'IZZ (Yemen); LOW birth weight; CROSS-sectional method; GESTATIONAL age; MATERNAL age; ECONOMIC status
- Publication
Global Pediatric Health, 2023, p1
- ISSN
2333-794X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/2333794X231203857