Incidence of low birth weight among newborns delivered in health facilities in the Volta Region, 2019-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant determinant of newborn survival, child health and development. There is limited information on the burden and geographical distribution of neonates with LBW in the Volta Region of Ghana. We determined the incidence and distribution of LBW in the region from 2019 to 2023.

Method

A review of institutional birth weights in the Volta Region from 2019 to 2023 was performed using data extracted from the District Health Information Management System. The variables extracted were live births, birth weight, parity of mother, district and year. We performed descriptive statistics and presented the results in a table, graph and map.

Results

A total of 190,385 live births were recorded, with 15,960 LBW neonates, 8.4% [95% CI: 8

SUBMITTER: Kubio C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032752 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature