What more can be done? Prioritizing the most promising antenatal interventions to improve birth weight.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with neonatal mortality and sequelae of lifelong health problems; prioritizing the most promising antenatal interventions may guide resource allocation and improve health outcomes.

Objective

We sought to identify the most promising interventions that are not yet included in the policy recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) but could complement antenatal care and reduce the prevalence of LBW and related adverse birth outcomes in low- and middle-income settings.

Methods

We utilized an adapted Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) prioritization method.

Results

In addition to procedures already recommended by WHO for the prevention of LBW, we identified six promising antenatal interve

SUBMITTER: Koivu AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10447483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature