Risk factors for low birth weight

By Michel Kabamba Nzaji and François Kalenga Luhembwe

Because of its impact on infant morbidity and mortality, as well as its implications for adult health, low birth weight is a major public health problem in the DRC. This study aims to determine the risk factors for low birth weight in Kamina. It is a case-control study nested within a cross-sectional study that included live and non-living births registered at HGR/Kamina from December 2022 to July 2023. Results: Risk factors for low birth weight were unwanted pregnancy (ORa=32.736; IC95%= 3.361-318.829]; pa=0.003), hospitalization during pregnancy (ORa=179.877; IC95%= 10.354-10.354]; pa=0.00) and passive smoking by the mother during pregnancy (ORa=35.869; IC95%= 2.807-458.398]; pa=0.006).This study has therefore shown that, in addition to physiological factors that cannot be modified, certain important factors remain accessible. Well-targeted and coordinated IEC actions on the various modifiable risk factors mentioned above are essential.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6208112656
• ISBN13: 9786208112653
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"