Prevalence and determinants of fetal macrosomia in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fetal macrosomia, marked by excessive birth weight, is a significant public health issue in developing countries, yet it has received less attention compared to low birth weight. This study aims to determine the prevalence of fetal macrosomia in Bangladesh and its associated factors.

Methods

The study utilized data from 4,754 women with complete birth weight information of their children from the Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) -2019, defining fetal macrosomia as newborns with a birth weight ≥4,000 g regardless of gestational age. Bivariate logistic regression assessed associations between independent variables and fetal macrosomia, presenting adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and a 95% confidence interval (CI), while controlling for potential confoun

SUBMITTER: Islam MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327860 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature