Growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm and low birth weight infants in rural Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Data on long-term outcomes of preterm (PT) and low birth weight (LBW) infants in countries with high rates of neonatal mortality and childhood stunting are limited, especially from community settings. The current study sought to explore growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes of PT/LBW infants from a rural community-based setting of Kenya up to 18 months adjusted age.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Migori County, Kenya.

Participants

Three hundred and eighty-two PT/LBW infants (50.2% of those identified as eligible) from a cluster randomised control trial evaluating a package of facility-based intrapartum quality of care interventions for newborn survival consented for follow-up.

Outcome measures

Caregiver interviews and infant health, gro

SUBMITTER: Martin-Herz SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10476111 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature