Prevalence and associated factors with low birth weight among human immunodeficiency virus exposed infants between 2004 and 2021 in Hubei, China: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight (LBW, < 2500 g) is an essential indicator of neonatal death and poor infant development, but data on LBW among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-exposed infants in China is inadequate.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the temporal trend and factors associated with the LBW among HIV-exposed infants in Hubei province, China.

Methods

The pregnant women living with HIV in Hubei province, China between Jan 2004 and Dec 2021 were enrolled this study. Recruited HIV-positive women were provided with consultation about preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). The intervention measures for PMTCT were provided to pregnant women and HIV-exposed infants, and the LBW and HIV status of infants were followed. Collected data included women's d

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature