Mapping the prevalence and socioeconomic predictors of low birth weight among Bangladeshi newborns: evidence from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight (LBW) remains a global concern for childhood morbidity and mortality. This study examined the socioeconomic factors associated with LBW among Bangladeshi newborns and drew a district-level prevalence map.

Methods

Data were extracted from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey for Bangladesh. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of LBW.

Results

The prevalence of LBW among Bangladeshi newborns was found to be 14.5%. Overall, the Eastern and South-Eastern regions had a higher burden of LBW. Mothers' educational status, mode of delivery, wealth index quintile of the household and area were identified as independent predictors of newborns' LBW. Mothers who completed primary and secondary education grades had a

SUBMITTER: Ahmed MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9450642 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature