Unveiling the pathways: identifying the multifaceted determinants of low birth weight among neonates in low-income countries: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight, as defined by the WHO, refers to the weight of a neonate below 2500 g at birth and is a significant public health concern globally, with both short- and long-term consequences. Despite the significance of low birth weight as a public health indicator, information gaps persist. Identifying at-risk mothers requires an understanding of the risk factors associated with low birth weight. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the common determinants of low birth weight among neonates born at public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia.

Methods

An unmatched case-control study was conducted among 258 neonates (86 cases and 172 controls) born at public hospitals between 15 April and 25 May 2022. The study participants were selected using a consecutive and sy

SUBMITTER: Ayele A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature