scholarly journals LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES : INCIDENCE AND RISK FACTORS

1998 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
TS RAGHU RAMAN ◽  
AMIT DEVGAN ◽  
SL SOOD ◽  
ARVIND GUPTA ◽  
B RAVICHANDER
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies

scholarly journals Maternal Risk Factors, Clinical Profile and Short-Term Outcome of Pre-Term Low Birth Weight Babies

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Mosammat Afroza Jinnat ◽  
Shafi Ahmed ◽  
Sirajum Monira ◽  
Muhammad Mozammel Haque ◽  
Mashura Musharraf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Maternal Risk Factors ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Maternal Risk ◽  
Short Term Outcome ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Neonatal Ward

Background: Preterm Low Birth Weight babies carry relatively higher risk of perinatal and neonatal mortality, retarded growth and development subsequently. In this study, some maternal risk factors were investigated as it seems to be important to study these factors on regional basis. Objective: To find out the maternal risk factors, clinical profile and short term outcome of pre-term low birth weight neonates by gestational age, birth weight, Occipitofrontal Circumference, length, different presentation (asphyxia, hypothermia, feeding difficulties, signs of infection) on admission and the morbidity and mortality of preterm LBW. Materials and Methods: A descriptive type of cross sectional study was done in neonatal ward of Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College Hospital, Sylhet from May, 2015 to April, 2016. Hundred cases were selected from neonatal ward and 100 controls were selected from obstetrics ward. Results: Among 100 pre-term LBW neonates, 52 were male and 48 were female. Only 22% mother took regular antenatal check up in case group and 55% in control group. Mean gestational age of neonates were 33.3±2.1 weeks. Important risk factors were primi parity (58% in cases vs 34% in control), hypertension (19% vs 5%), pre-eclampsia (26% vs 12%), prolonged rupture of membrane (33% vs 7%), APH (22% vs 0%), acute infection (8% vs 1%), multiple birth (17% vs 2%). Common clinical presentations were prematurity and LBW. Commonest morbidity was feeding problem (70%). The overall survival rate was 87%. Most common cause of death was septicemia (30%). Conclusion: all the identified risk factors were significantly higher in pre-term LBW babies than those of control. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-2, July 2020, Page 77-82

scholarly journals Comparison of risk factors for low birth weight among mothers with normal and low birth weight babies

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Vinodkumar Mugada ◽  
Raj Kiran Kolakota ◽  
Abhilasha Sakalabathula ◽  
Bindu Pavani Kola
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Induced Hypertension

Background: Low birth weight is an alarming problem in developing countries and has severe future complications. Aim of the study: Our study aimed to compare the risk factors among mothers with low and normal birth weight babies. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 1000 mothers with normal and low birth weight babies (500 per group) over two years. Maternal parameters including age, hemoglobin levels, gravida, maternal weight gain, height, pregnancy-induced hypertension, etc., were collected along with anthropometric data of the child. We compared risk factors among the low and normal birth weight babies using the chi-square test, determining statistical significance at p<0.05, and high statistical significance at p<0.01. Results: Highly statistically significant associations were observed between low birth weight and seven variables: maternal age (p=0.0074), maternal height (p<0.0001), weight (p<0.0001), weight gain (p<0.0001), hemoglobin (p<0.0001), severe anemia (p<0.0001), and pregnancy-induced hypertension (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Our study observed significant modifiable risk factors like weight gain, weight, hemoglobin, and anemia among mothers with low birth weight babies. If we focus on raising awareness surrounding these risk factors, there may be an improvement in the birth weight of babies in this population.

scholarly journals Assess the Prevalence of Low-Birth-Weight Babies and Its Risk Factors among Postnatal Mothers in Wardha District

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (36) ◽  
pp. 3094-3098
Author(s):  
Yugandhara Dilip Hingankar ◽  
Bali Thool ◽  
Vaishali Taksande
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Extremely Low Birth Weight ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Prenatal Growth ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Postnatal Mothers

BACKGROUND Babies of low birth weight (LBW) include 2,499 g or less weight as stated by WHO. LBW consists of VLBW which is below 1500 g and extremely low birth weight which is lesser than 1000 g. The normal gross weight of the infant at the time of delivery is 2500 - 4200 g. The cause of LBW is preterm birth or a slow prenatal growth rate. The survival rate is determined by the baby’s birth weight. Several risk factors are also associated such as multiple pregnancies, poor nutrition, hypertension, drug addiction or intake of alcohol. It is very necessary to prevent LBW rather than treating it after birth. The present study was done to assess the prevalence of lowbirth-weight babies and its risk factors among postnatal mothers in the Wardha district. METHODS A descriptive research design was undertaken, and 35 postnatal mothers in the Wardha district were selected for the study, the data was collected with the help of a structured questionnaire and a risk factor assessment scale was used for postnatal mothers. RESULTS The result of the study shows the prevalence rate of LBW babies among postnatal mothers as 49.18 %, and there was an assessment of risk factors among postnatal mothers from selected areas and association of prevalence of low birth with selected demographic variables. There was no association of prevalence of lowbirth-weight babies among postnatal mothers in relation to demographic variables. CONCLUSIONS This study concludes that there is a good prevalence of LBW babies but mothers didn’t have adequate knowledge regarding LBW of babies and risk factors that affect the mother as well as the foetus. KEY WORDS Low Birth Weight, Preterm, Gestation, Dehydration, Hyperthermia, Hypothermia

Risk factors for preterm labor. Immediate outcomes in very low and extremely low birth weight babies

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
R. Kh. Shangareeva ◽  
O. A. Bryukhanova ◽  
A. I. Fatykhova ◽  
R. Kh. Bakhitova ◽  
Z. V. Maksimenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Extremely Low Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies
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