Modeling birth weight neonates and associated factors.
Mansour Rezaei1, Aazm Jahangirimehr2, Mehrdad Karimi3
1Department of Biostatistics, Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Summary
Birth weight in Iranian neonates is influenced by gestational age, sex, maternal weight, and birth rank. Understanding these factors can help improve infant health outcomes and prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Health
- Perinatal Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Abnormal birth weight in neonates is linked to increased mortality and morbidity.
- Numerous factors influence pregnancy outcomes and infant health.
- Investigating determinants of birth weight is crucial for neonatal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors associated with birth weight in a sample of Iranian neonates.
- To identify direct and indirect influences on neonatal birth weight.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 245 Iranian neonates.
- Data collected on neonate and maternal characteristics.
- Path analysis (PA) used to determine factors affecting birth weight.
Main Results:
- Girls had significantly lower birth weight than boys (P=0.04).
- Gestational age, birth rank, pregnancy spacing, and maternal weight showed significant relationships with birth weight.
- Gestational age had the highest total effect on birth weight.
Conclusions:
- Gestational age, sex, pregnancy spacing, maternal weight, delivery type, abortions, and birth rank are associated with birth weight.
- Childbirth experts should consider factors influencing pregnancy termination and delivery methods.
- Identifying and preventing factors affecting these variables is essential for improving neonatal outcomes.
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