1.Factors Related To Low Birth Weight Babies In Baghdad City, Iraq
Mohammed A. AbdalQader ; Shamsul Azhar Shah ; Zaleha Md Isa ; Hasanain Faisal Ghazi Idayu Badilla ; Tiba Nezar Hasan
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2014;14(2):45-49
Great importance has been attributed to birth weight all over the world because it is considered as one of the best predictors of prenatal survival and a good indicator of quality life. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of low birth weight babies (LBW) and factors related to it in Baghdad city. A cross sectional study was carried out in four general hospitals in Baghdad city, Iraq. A total of 225 newborn babies, alive, singleton and without congenital malformation were selected randomly from these four general hospitals.The result of the study showed the prevalence rate of low birth weights was 21.3%. Mothers’ educational level, monthly family income, mothers with chronic hypertension, mothers with history of previous low birth weight infants and anemic mothers were significantly associated with low birth weight babies (P= 0.03, 0.01, 0.02,<0.01, 0.02) respectively. It is clearly evidenced the lack of equity in populations and disparity in socioeconomic status are common related factors for the low birth weight babies as can be seen as a public and global health problem.
Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Iraq
2.Clinical and statistical observation for very low birth weight infants.
Sung Shin PARK ; Ji Hee JUNG ; Dong Hwan LEE ; Sang Jhoo LEE
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1991;34(12):1629-1640
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant*
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
3.Clinical observation on very low birth weight infants.
Jong Soo LEE ; Mi Young YEO ; Byung Hak LIM ; Sang Geel LEE
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1992;35(1):44-50
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant*
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
4.Clinical Observation on Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
Ran Ah KIM ; Yeong Jee KIM ; Kyung Hee KIM ; Keun LEE
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1986;29(1):26-31
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant*
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
5.Effect of fluid restriction on postnatal weight and outcome in very low birth weight infants.
Chul LEE ; Hyeon Soo LEE ; Ran NAMGUNG ; Dong Gwan HAN
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1991;34(3):348-354
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant*
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
6.Effect of fluid restriction on postnatal weight and outcome in very low birth weight infants.
Chul LEE ; Hyeon Soo LEE ; Ran NAMGUNG ; Dong Gwan HAN
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1991;34(3):348-354
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant*
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
7.Clinical Observation for Prematurity and Low Birth Weight Infant.
Kyung Nam KIM ; Jong Wan KIM ; Kyoo Hong CHO ; Young Heon KWAK
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1982;25(12):1197-1202
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant, Low Birth Weight*
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Infant, Newborn
8.Prediction of high risk new born by mean of arm, chest circumference
Journal of Vietnamese Medicine 2003;286(7):6-10
Low birth weight (under 2,800g) has been shown to be related to poor infant outcome both in terms of elevated mortality and morbidity. Early indentification of low birth weigh infants by mean of using the rule to measure chest and arm circumference at the time of infant discharge from the community health service or at home may enable limited the risk of new born. This can be determine, since arms, chest circumference has a good correlation with birth weight. The cut – off point of = 9cm in arm circumference and = 29cm in chest circumference was being used as a predictor of high risk in infant with low birth weight under 2,800g
Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Low Birth Weight
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mortality
9.The Impact of Maternal Factors on Neonatal Mortality among Low Birth Weight in Aceh Province, Indonesia
International Journal of Public Health Research 2014;4(2):472-479
The health of newborns is inextricably linked to that of their mothers. Some maternal factors can influence neonatal survival, particularly for low birth weight babies who are more vulnerable to diseases than normal weight babies. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of maternal factors on neonatal mortality among low birth weight babies in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Study design was unmatched case control. Data collected from 2010 to 2012 in 8 districts in Aceh province, Indonesia. Total sample was 500, divided into 250 LBW who died in neonatal period (case group) and 250 who did not die in neonatal period (control group). There were 6 maternal variables analysed. Three of six variables analysed were not associated with neonatal mortality among LBW (P > 0.05); these were: maternal death, parity and education level. The age of the mother had a significant association with neonatal mortality among LBW (P < 0.05), but was not a determinant factor. The maternal illness and birth interval were determinant factors of neonatal mortality among LBW(P < 0.05); maternal illness (Adj OR= 2.6; 95 % CI: 1.68 - 4.0) and birth interval (Adj OR= 1.8; 95 % CI: 1.20 - 2.91). Maternal illness and birth interval were determinant factors of neonatal mortality among LBW. Appropriate care throughout stages of pregnancy and increasing women’s knowledge on high risk pregnancy are the key factors to the decrease of the neonatal mortality related to the maternal factors.
Infant Mortality
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Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Indonesia
10.Clinical Survey of Very low Birth Weight Infant.
Seong Sook JEON ; Wha Mo LEE ; Yang Sook CHOI
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1988;31(9):1120-1125
No abstract available.
Humans
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*