Incidence and Risk Factors for Low Birthweight and Preterm Birth in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda: A Community-Based Cohort Study.
Beatrice OdongkaraVictoria NankabirwaGrace NdeeziVincentina AchoraAnna Agnes ArachAgnes NapyoMilton W MusabaDavid MukunyaJames K TumwineTylleskar ThorkildPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
About 7.3% LBW and 5.0% PB infants were born in the community of post-conflict northern Uganda. Maternal malaria in pregnancy, history of small newborn and age ≥35 years increased the likelihood of LBW while IPT reduced it. Maternal HIV infection was associated with an increased risk of PB compared to HIV negative status. Maternal formal education of ≥7 years was associated with a reduced risk of PB compared to those with 0-6 years. Interventions to prevent LBW and PBs should include girl child education, and promote antenatal screening, prevention and treatment of malaria and HIV infections.
Keyphrases
- preterm birth
- gestational age
- birth weight
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- low birth weight
- heavy metals
- hiv infected
- pregnancy outcomes
- mental health
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv testing
- hiv aids
- hepatitis c virus
- pregnant women
- men who have sex with men
- plasmodium falciparum
- quality improvement
- aqueous solution
- body mass index
- risk assessment