Determinants of very low birth weight in India: The National Family Health Survey - 4.

ABSTRACT: Background Low birth weight (LBW) is susceptible to neonatal complications, chronic medical conditions, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. We aim to describe the determinants of very low birth weight (VLBW) in India and compare it with the determinants of LBW based on the National Family Health Survey - 4 (NHFS-4) Methods Data from the NFHS-4 on birthweight and other socio-demographic characteristics for the youngest child born in the family during the five years preceding the survey were used. Data of 147,762 infant-mother pairs were included. Multiple logistic regression models were employed to delineate the independent predictors of VLBW (birth weight<1500 g) or LBW  (birth weight: 1500-2499 g). Results Of the 147,762 children included in the study, VLBW and LBW were observed in 1.2%

SUBMITTER: Scaria L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9171295 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature