Sociodemographic, behavioral, obstetric, and healthcare factors associated with low weight at birth: a case-control study.

Viviane Tazinasso Cluzeni Guilherme Welter Wendt Lirane Elize Defante Ferreto Léia Carolina Lucio Claudicéia Risso Pascotto

Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2023)

Our findings confirm previous investigations on LBW's multi-causality, showing that the gestational week could reduce up to 82% chances of a baby being born with ≤ 2,500 g. Its association with paternal education underlines the importance of comprehensive policies to protect newborns.

Keyphrases

gestational age
healthcare
birth weight
pregnant women
weight gain
preterm birth
low birth weight
body mass index
public health
pregnancy outcomes
weight loss
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
adverse drug
body weight
cord blood