Predictors of Low Birth Weight: A Study in a Health and Demographic Cohort from Assam, India

Rasaily, Reeta; Chetry, Prakash; Borah, Kamakhya; Pathak, Jyotismita; Borah, Nilutpal; Saikia, Himanshu; Borah, Prasanta Kumar

doi:10.1007/s12098-022-04105-3

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“…), in which mothers with BMI<18.5 had LBW babies. 5,12,13 In the present study, we distributed mothers based on ANC visits into no ANC visits, <4 ANC visits, and >4 ANC visits. the distribution of ANC visits as seen in the low-birth-weight group mothers was 1.4% had no ANC visits, 24.3% had <4 ANC visits and 74.3% had >4 ANC visits.…”

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A study on perinatal factors associated with low-birth-weight neonates in a tertiary care centre in central India

Barange,

Anand

2023

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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Background: Low birth weight is a major public health issue worldwide, with a variety of both short- and long-term implications. Estimated to account for 15% to 20% of all births worldwide, India constitutes about 30% of all live births, i.e., nearly 3 million LBW babies are born per year in India. The study focuses on the factors which contribute to the low birth weight in a newborn. Methods: The present study was conducted as a cross sectional case control study at department of pediatrics, LN medical College and Research Centre, Bhopal for duration of 1.5 years i.e. from 1st February 2021 to 31st August 2022. 420 participants were enrolled of which 210 were of cases (low birth weight group) and 210 were taken to the control group (normal birth weight group). After obtaining ethical clearance from institute’s ethical committee, all the participants fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Chi square test was used to test the association between categorical variables. Results: Maternal age, weight, height, maternal diseases came out to be significant factors associated to the low birth weight of the neonate in this study. Conclusions: The study gains new insights into the perinatal factors associated with low-birth-weight newborn. Many risks for LBW can be identified even before pregnancy. As revealed by the study, well established socio-economic, obstetric, medical and behavioural health related determinants of LBW are seen quite prevalent in our tertiary care centre.

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A study on perinatal factors associated with low-birth-weight neonates in a tertiary care centre in central India

Barange,

Anand

2023

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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“…[ 10 , 11 ] Recently there has been an increase in the number of HDSS Sites in India including those funded by ICMR. [ 12 ] However, the aspect of mortality surveillance has not been adequately addressed in them. In addition, many medical colleges, as mandated under NMC guidelines, run urban and rural health centers to provide health services to a population often called “field-practice-area”.…”

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Mortality Surveillance at District Level is an Orphan: Can Indian Medical Colleges Adopt it?

Krishnan

2023

Indian Journal of Community Medicine

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Predictors of Low Birth Weight: A Study in a Health and Demographic Cohort from Assam, India

Cited by 2 publications

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A study on perinatal factors associated with low-birth-weight neonates in a tertiary care centre in central India

A study on perinatal factors associated with low-birth-weight neonates in a tertiary care centre in central India

Mortality Surveillance at District Level is an Orphan: Can Indian Medical Colleges Adopt it?

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