Maternal factors associated with low birth weight in public hospitals of Mekelle city, Ethiopia: a case-control study.
Sielu Alemayehu DestaAshenafi DamteTsehay HailuPublished in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2020)
The study suggests that inadequate ANC follow-up, preterm birth and history of chronic medical illness, maternal height, pregnancy weight gain, and Iron intake were. Were significant predictors of low birth weight. Health professionals should screen and consulate pregnant mothers who are at risk of having infants with LBW and ensure that women have access to essential health information on the causes of low birth weight.
Keyphrases
- low birth weight
- preterm birth
- birth weight
- gestational age
- weight gain
- health information
- body mass index
- human milk
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- social media
- preterm infants
- pregnant women
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- weight loss
- high throughput
- physical activity
- mental health
- emergency department
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- single cell