Factors associated with low birth weight among babies born at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Melese Siyoum DestaTeshome MelesePublished in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2019)
Mothers' mid-upper arm circumference less than 220 mm, lack of nutritional counseling, presence of complications and lack of iron supplementations during current pregnancy were significantly associated with low birth weight. Counseling on nutrition during prenatal care needs attention of service providers.
Keyphrases
- low birth weight
- preterm birth
- healthcare
- gestational age
- preterm infants
- human milk
- palliative care
- smoking cessation
- hiv testing
- body mass index
- mental health
- working memory
- pregnant women
- physical activity
- men who have sex with men
- risk factors
- quality improvement
- body weight
- pregnancy outcomes
- acute care
- pain management
- health insurance
- hiv infected