A Study of Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight in a Tertiary Care Centre in Rural South India

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dc.contributor.authorShashikiran, M.en_US
dc.contributor.authorRaghavendra, S. K.en_US
dc.contributor.authorPukale, Ravindra S.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-02T09:46:23Z
dc.date.available2019-12-02T09:46:23Z
dc.date.issued2018 Jan
dc.description.abstractLow birth weight (LBW) is a significant indicator of child survival and future morbidity in any community all over the world. It has reduced considerably in developing countries due to improved living conditions and better care of women and adolescent girls. However, in developing countries, it is still an important cause of child mortality and morbidity. LBW is typically multifactorial at different levels such as maternal, fetal, and environmental factors. Objectives: The objectives are as follows: (1) To assess the prevalence of LBW in a tertiary care setting in a rural area and (2) to determine various sociodemographic factors associated with LBW and degree of association of each. Materials and Methods: A record based study was conducted at Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre, wherein all singleton live births data for 1 year (January 1, 2016–December 31, 2016) were accessed from the MRD section of AH and RC. All available data were analyzed using percentages, odds ratio, and Multivariate analysis. Results: Overall, the prevalence of LBW was 15.89% (194 LBW out of 1221 live births). Female babies (17.12%), Teenage mothers (19.37%), Rural residence (15.94%), Maternal Hypertension (21%), and Shorter spacing between pregnancies (17.47%), and Preterm (62%) were some associated factors with LBW. Of all the above risk factors, teenage mothers, spacing, and gestational age were found to be statistically significantly associated with LBW. Conclusions: Although declining in most communities, LBW still remains unacceptably high in many undeveloped regions. It requires a multi-pronged approach by a team of dedicated professionals to reduce this problem afflicting mankind.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Community Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B. G. Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationShashikiran M., Raghavendra S. K., Pukale Ravindra S.. A Study of Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight in a Tertiary Care Centre in Rural South India. Annals of Community Health. 2018-01; 6(1): 9-14en_US
dc.identifier.issn2347-5455
dc.identifier.issn2347-5714
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/185910
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centreen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume6en_US
dc.subjectLow birth weighten_US
dc.subjectrisk factorsen_US
dc.subjectrural areaen_US
dc.subjecttertiary hospitalen_US
dc.titleA Study of Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight in a Tertiary Care Centre in Rural South Indiaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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