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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia.

Tsegaye MehareYewbmirt Sharew
Published in: International journal of pediatrics (2020)
Even though the method of sampling used in this study has its confines, the prevalence of low birth weight in this study was higher than the estimate in Ethiopia. Therefore, it is recommended that special attention should be given to pregnant mothers to get adequate rest, additional diet, and antenatal services available and accessible to all pregnant women.
Keyphrases
  • low birth weight
  • preterm infants
  • pregnant women
  • preterm birth
  • human milk
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • gestational age
  • south africa
  • working memory
  • pregnancy outcomes