Spatial analysis and factors associated with low birth weight in Ghana using data from the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey: spatial and multilevel analysis.

Dennis Boateng Felix Boakye OppongEphraim Kumi SenkyireDivine Darlington Logo

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

Our findings from choropleth hotspot maps suggest LBW clusters in Ghana's northern and middle zones. Disparities between the rural and urban continuum require specific attention to bridge the healthcare system gap for Ghana's northern and middle zones.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
human milk
machine learning
big data
birth weight
deep learning
weight gain