Low Birth Weight &amp; Associated Factors Among Newborns in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia: Institutional Based CrossSectional Study

Zenebe, Kahsay; Awoke, Tadese; Birhan, Nigusie

doi:10.35652/igjps.2014.110

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“…In an analysis of associated factors, newborns born to women who reside in rural areas had a 2.5 higher risk of having birth asphyxia than those born to women who live in the city. This finding is in line with research was undertaken in Nepal [24], Gondar [25], Dire Dawa [26], and Wollo [27], which found that moms in rural areas had poorer birth outcomes than mothers in urban areas. This could be because the research locations are similar in terms of socioeconomic and lifestyle conditions.…”

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The magnitude of neonatal asphyxia and its associated factors among newborns in public hospitals of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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Introduction Birth asphyxia is a prominent and avoidable cause of infant illness and death worldwide, particularly in underdeveloped countries such as Ethiopia. Early identification and control of the underlying contributory factors would help to alleviate the situation. As a result, the goal of this study was to assess the magnitude and determinants of neonatal asphyxia among live newborns at the northern Gondar public Hospitals in northwest Ethiopia. Materials and methods From April 1 to May 2, 2020, 357 newborns were studied in an institution-based cross-sectional study. The sample size was proportionally distributed among three public hospitals, namely Gondar referral teaching hospital, Debark general hospital, and Kola-Diba District Hospital, which was chosen at random. The number of deliveries given at each hospital six months prior to the data collecting period was used to allocate the hospitals. To get all participants, a systematic random sampling approach was adopted based on hospital delivery registration. The physicians’ evaluation of an APGAR score of 7 in the first and fifth minutes of birth was used as the confirmation of birth asphyxia. Data was collected using a standardized and pretested questionnaire. Variables having p-values less than 0.25 were entered into a multivariable logistic regression analysis in the bivariable analysis. At a p-value of 0.05, a statistically significant level was reported. Results As per the study, the total prevalence of neonatal asphyxia was found to be 27.1 (95% CI: 21.4, 32.7). In a multivariable logistic regression analysis, neonates born to rural mothers (AOR = 2.441, 95% CI: 1.137, 5.241), primiparity (AOR = 5.521 95%CI: 1.691, 8.026), premature rupture of membrane, (AOR = 3.202, 95% CI: 1.484, 6.909) and low birth weight (< 2.5kg) (AOR = 3.706, 95%CI: 3.307, 4.152) were all found to be independent predictors of birth asphyxia. Conclusion This study identified that rural residence, primiparity, premature rupture of membrane, and birth weight were found to be the independent predictors of birth asphyxia. The majority of variables that cause birth asphyxia can be controlled.

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“…Despite the fact that prenatal asphyxia contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality in underdeveloped countries, evidence is scarce on the factors that predict perinatal asphyxia. There isn't enough evidence to say whether maternal or neonatal variables play a role in the occurrence of birth asphyxia [23,24].…”

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The magnitude of neonatal asphyxia and its associated factors among newborns in public hospitals of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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“…Pregnancy induced hypertension was another factor significantly associated with the birth weight in the current finding and that mother who had pregnancy induced hypertension are more likely to deliver low birth weight baby compared to those who had not. This finding is consistent with the study done in Gonder (24) and Addis Ababa (26). This might be due to the reduction in the delivery of nitrogen and oxygen to the placenta as a result of the decrease of the blood flow through spiral artery so the birth weight of the neonates will become lower as a result.…”

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Birth Weight and Associated Factors among Host and Refugee Neonates at Health Facilities in Gambella Region: A facility based Comparative Cross-sectional Study

Nhial¹,

Wedajo

Tadesse

2022

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Background: Birth weight remains as one of the facing factors and one of the leading causes of child suffering worldwide. This is a major problem especially in low and middle income countries and most importantly in vulnerable populations like refugee. However, there is a limited evident as yet in the study area. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the birth weight and associated factors among host and refugee neonates at health facilities in Gambella Region. Methods: A facility based comparative cross-sectional study was applied in host and refugee settings. A total of five hundred ninety six neonates were included in this study from February 1 st , 2020 to March 31 st , 2020 through multi-stages sampling technique. The data were collected using structured interview and documents review methods with structured questionnaires as instruments. Pretesting of the tool and training of data collectors and field supervision were made. Using statistical package for social science version 25, variables with p<=0.05 from multiple linear regression analysis were declared as factors significantly associated with the birth weight. Furthermore, independent samples t-test was computed to compare the mean birth weights. Results : The study resulted in 100% response rate. The mean birth weights were found to be significantly difference between host and refugee neonates with means of 3282.55±415.97 grams and 3109.40±635.10 grams respectively (m 1 -m 2 = 173.15, 95% CI: (86.75, 259.56)). Several factors such as number of fetuses (β = -148.35, 95% CI: (-234.86, -61.83)), gestational age at delivery (β = 90.83, 95% CI: (66.72, 114.93)), household food security status (β = 166.33, 95% CI: (100.68, 231.97)), individual dietary diversity score (β = 88.75, 95% CI: (68.69, 108.81)) and pregnancy induced hypertension (β = -148.35, 95% CI: (-234.86, -61.83)) were found to be the most influential factors significantly associated with the birth weight. Conclusions: In the study area, host neonates have larger mean birth weight than the refugee neonates. Number of fetuses, gestational age at delivery, household food security, individual dietary diversity score and pregnancy induced hypertension were factors influencing the birth weight.

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“…2 In developing countries, the cause of LBW is premature birth, whereas intrauterine growth restriction in developed nations. 3 Low birth weight is the most critical risk for neonate mortality, 4 which contributes 60-80% of neonatal morbidity and mortality. 5 LBW newborns are almost 20 times at high risk to die than newborns with normal birth weight.…”

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Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Women Who Gave Birth at Public Health Facilities in North Shewa Zone: Unmatched Case-Control Study

Deriba¹,

Jemal

2021

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Globally, more than 20 million newborns are born with low birth weight (LBW) every year. Most of the LBW occurs in low- and middle-income countries. It is the most critical risk of neonate mortality. Therefore, this study aims to identify determinants of low birth weight among women who gave birth in public health facilities in the North Shewa zone. Institutional-based unmatched case–control study was conducted from February to June 2020 to select 180 cases and 380 controls. Interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered through EPI Info and exported to Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) for analysis. Text, percentage and tables were used to present data. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to see the association and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence interval (CI), and P-value < .05 was considered to declare statistical significance. Lack of nutritional counseling (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.14; 95% CI = [1.13, 4.04]), unable to take iron-folate supplement (AOR = 2.3.78; 95% CI = [2.1, 6.85]), insufficient additional meal in take (AOR = 6.93; 95% CI = [3.92, 12.26]), restriction of foods (AOR=2.29; 95% CI =[1.81, 4.09]), maternal mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) < 23 cm (AOR=2.85; 95% CI = [ 1.68, 4.85]), maternal height ≤155 cm (AOR=3.58; 95% CI = [1.92, 6.7]), anemia (AOR = 2.34; 95% CI = [1.21, 4.53]), pregnancy-related complications (AOR=3.39; 95% CI = [2.02, 5.68]), and alcohol drinking during pregnancy (AOR = 2.25; 95% CI = [1.24, 4.08]) were significantly associated with LBW. Nutritional counseling, iron-folate supplementation, additional meal intake, restriction of some foods in pregnancy, MUAC of the mother, maternal stature, maternal anemia status, pregnancy-related complications, and a history of alcohol drinking during pregnancy were identified as determinants of low birth weight. The intervention-targeted nutritional counseling, early detection and treatment of anemia, and behavioral change communication to pregnant women are mandatory.

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Low Birth Weight & Associated Factors Among Newborns in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia: Institutional Based CrossSectional Study

Cited by 34 publications

References 10 publications

The magnitude of neonatal asphyxia and its associated factors among newborns in public hospitals of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

The magnitude of neonatal asphyxia and its associated factors among newborns in public hospitals of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Birth Weight and Associated Factors among Host and Refugee Neonates at Health Facilities in Gambella Region: A facility based Comparative Cross-sectional Study

Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Women Who Gave Birth at Public Health Facilities in North Shewa Zone: Unmatched Case-Control Study

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