Prevalence and risk factors of Low Birth Weight in Fars province, south of Iran, 2014
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This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of low birth weight and its risk factors in Fars province, south of Iran, 2014.Methods
In this cross-sectional study, we collected data of 3,600 neonates through multi-stage random sampling. At first, we divided the hospitals into two strata, private and public. Then by stratified random sampling, we selected the neonates from delivery list in each hospital. In univariate analysis, the variables in which the p-value was less than 0.2 were entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis model for adjusting. Two-sided p values Result
The prevalence of low birth weight in Fars province was 8.7% (95% CI: 7.8% - 9.7%). In term birth, factors such as mothers age > 35 years, multiple birth and duration Conclusion
The prevalence of low birth weight in Fars province was low in comparison to that of the world and other districts of Iran. But we should plan for reduction of low birth weight to achieve world health organizations goal. Variables of pregnancy interval of less than 2 years, multiple births, mothers age over 35 years and fathers level of education could predict low birth weight of the neonates.Keywords:
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English
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Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, Volume:5 Issue: 1, Jan 2017
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2 to 6
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