Spatial distribution and factors associated with low birth weight in Ethiopia using data from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016: spatial and multilevel analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the spatial distribution, individual and community-level factors associated with low birth weight in Ethiopia.

Method

Secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data. A total of 2110 neonates were included in this study. Spatial autocorrelation analysis was conducted to assess the spatial clustering of LBW. Besides, the spatial scan statistics and ordinary kriging interpolation were done to detect the local level clusters and to assess predicted risk areas, respectively. Furthermore, a multilevel logistic regression model was fitted to determine individual and community-level factors associated with LBW. Finally, most likely clusters with log-likelihood ratio (LLR), relative risk and p val

SUBMITTER: Liyew AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8103935 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature