Socio-Economic Determinants of Low Birth Weight in Kenya: An Application of Logistic Regression Model

Atitwa, Edwine B.

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“…2 Newborns weighing less than 2500 g are approximately 20 times more likely to die than normal birth weight babies. 3 Worldwide neonates born LBW are around 20 million, of which 95% live in developing countries. Moreover, Africa with 18.3% of high burden of LBW is only preceded by Asia, which accounts for 14.3%.…”

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“…6,7 In developing countries, the main cause of infant and child mortality is LBW. 3 Low birth weight newborns who survive will have poor immune function and increased risk of disease; they are prone to malnutrition, with reduced muscle strength throughout the lifespan, and suffer by higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, cognitive disabilities, and a lower IQ, which affects their school performance and job opportunities later. 3,8 In the last 10 years, the incidence of LBW has not declined in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Asia.…”

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“…3 Low birth weight newborns who survive will have poor immune function and increased risk of disease; they are prone to malnutrition, with reduced muscle strength throughout the lifespan, and suffer by higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, cognitive disabilities, and a lower IQ, which affects their school performance and job opportunities later. 3,8 In the last 10 years, the incidence of LBW has not declined in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Asia. 9 In Africa, low birth weight is approximately 22%, and in sub-Saharan Africa, it is around 13-15% with a small variation across the continent.…”

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“…Constitutional factors, such as sex, maternal height, and weight have been identified as risk factors for LBW. [1][2][3] On the other hand, in different studies, factors like lack of antenatal follow-up, preterm delivery, chronic medical illness, lack of formal education and young age of the mother have been reported to be associated with low birth weight. [4][5][6] Despite the high prevalence of LBW, only a few kinds of literature are available to show determinants of low birth weight.…”

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<p>Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Newborns Delivered in Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Case-Control Study</p>

Mulu¹,

Gebremichael²,

Desta³

et al. 2020

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Background: Birth weight predicts the infant's future health, growth, and viability. It is a good summary measure of many public health problems that include long-term maternal malnutrition, and poor health care during pregnancy. In developing countries, a birth weight below 2500 g is the leading cause of infant and child mortality. In Ethiopia, LBW had more than 13% prevalence. Determinants of low birth weight were yet to be completely understood. Therefore, this study investigates the predictors of low birth weight. Objective: To identify determinants of low birth weight among newborns delivered at Addis Ababa public hospitals, 2019. Methods: Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted among 279 (93 cases and 186 controls) newborns delivered from March 15 to April 30, 2019, in Addis Ababa public hospitals. Consecutive and systematic random sampling were employed to select cases and controls, respectively. Data were collected by interview using structured and pretested questionnaire. Finally, data were entered using Epi-data 4.2 and analysed using SPSS version 25. Factors having P-value < 0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression model were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model. Statistical significance was declared at P-value ≤ 0.05. Results: From 279 selected participants, 270 new-borns (90 cases and 180 controls) participated. In logistic regression model, significant association was found with gestational hypertension [AOR 3.7 (95% CI 1.6-8.7)], maternal height [AOR 5.7 (95% CI 1.7-19.7)], incomplete antenatal visit 3)], and low maternal educational status [AOR 3.8 (95% CI 1.3-10.9)]. Conclusion: Predictors of low birth weight were maternal height <155 cm, complications during pregnancy, gestational hypertension, and incomplete Antenatal visit, and low maternal education. Stakeholders would better work together to reduce low birth weight by preparing appropriate intervention and monitoring policy.

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<p>Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Newborns Delivered in Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Case-Control Study</p>

Mulu¹,

Gebremichael²,

Desta³

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“…BBLR memilki resiko terjadi defisit kognitif, keterlambatan motorik, cerebral palsy, gangguan pada sistem pernafasan, susunan saraf pusat, kardiovaskular, hematologi, gastrointestinal, ginjal, termoregulasi dan masalah perilaku ( Mathewshon, KJ 2017: Chang H Y et al 2015. Bayi yang terlahir kecil memerlukan penanganan khsusus agar agar tidak terhambat pertumbuhannya atau yang dikenal dengan istilah stunting (Benson Atitwa, 2015). Bayi BBLR merupakan salah satu faktor resiko utama terjadinyastunting pada balita.…”

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Studi Kualitatif : Identifikasi Kebutuhan Perawatan Bayi BBLR di Rumah Dengan Pendekatan Family Centered Maternity Care

Widhiastuti¹,

Muryani²

2021

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Bayi Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR) memerlukan perawatan lebih khusus dibandingkan dengan bayi lahir dengan berat badan normal, hal ini terlihat dari beberapa ibu yang kembali ke RSI Muhammadiyah Tegal karena ibu kurang memahami tentang perawatan bayi BBLR di Rumah. Family Centered Maternity Care (FCMC) adalah perawatan yang berpusat pada keluarga dengan memberikan perawatan bagi wanita dan keluarga mereka yang mengintegrasikan kehamilan, persalinan, persalinan, dan perawatan bayi ke dalam kontinum kehidupan keluarga.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan perawatan bayi BBLR di rumah dengan pendekatan family centered maternity care secara studi kualitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di RSI PKU Muhammadiyah Tegal. Metode dengan kualitatif dengan design studi kasus menggunakan ibu dan keluarga yang bayi BBLR sebanyak 9 orang dan focus group discussion (FGD) pada 7 perawat perinatologi. Berdasarkan hasil analisa Colaizzi didapatkan beberapa tema yaitu dukungan keluarga untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri ibu merawat bayi BBLR, strategi pemenuhan kebutuhan nutrisi, strategi mencegah terjadinya hipotermia, upaya mencegah terjadinya infeksi, home visit perawat. Peningkatan perhatian untuk menjaga bayi BBLR tetap hangat dalam bentuk FCMC berintergrasi pada ibu, keluarga serta perawat dapat mengoptimalkan perawatan Bayi BBLR di rumah. Kata Kunci : Bayi BBLR; family centered; maternity care, motherQualitative Study: Identification Of Low Birth Weight Baby Care Needs At Home With Family Centered Maternity Care ApproachAbstractBabies with low birth weight require more special care than babies born with normal weight; this can be seen from some mothers who return to RSI Muhammadiyah Tegal because mothers do not understand how to care for low birth weight babies at home. Family Centered Maternity Care (FCMC) is family-centered care providing care for women and their families that integrates pregnancy, childbirth, childbirth, and infant care into the continuum of family life. The purpose of this study was to identify the care needs of low birth weight baby at home with a family centered maternity care approach in a qualitative study. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Hospital Tegal. Qualitative method with case study design was used in 9 mothers and families of low birth weight babies and focus group discussion on 7 perinatology nurses. Based on the results of Colaizzi's analysis, several themes were found, namely family support to increase mother's confidence in caring for low birth weight babies, strategies to fulfill nutritional needs, strategies to prevent hypothermia, efforts to prevent infection, nurse home visits. Increased attention to keeping low birth weight babies warm in the form of Family Centered Maternity Care with interaction with mothers, families and nurses can optimize the care of low birth weight babies at home. Keywords: low birth weight babies; family center; maternity care; mother

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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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Socio-Economic Determinants of Low Birth Weight in Kenya: An Application of Logistic Regression Model

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

<p>Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Newborns Delivered in Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Case-Control Study</p>

<p>Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Newborns Delivered in Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Case-Control Study</p>

Studi Kualitatif : Identifikasi Kebutuhan Perawatan Bayi BBLR di Rumah Dengan Pendekatan Family Centered Maternity Care

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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