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Analysis of low birth weight and its co-variants in Bangladesh based on a sub-sample from nationally representative

Jahidur Rahman Khan1, Md Mazharul Islam2, Nabil Awan2,3

  • 1Institute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. jkhan@isrt.ac.bd.

BMC Pediatrics
|March 8, 2018
PubMed

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Low birth weight (LBW) in Bangladesh affects 20% of infants, linked to maternal education and antenatal care quality. Interventions are crucial to reduce LBW risks and improve child health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant global contributor to infant illness and death.
  • Identifying factors associated with LBW in Bangladesh is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the current prevalence of LBW in Bangladesh.
  • To investigate socioeconomic, demographic, and health-related factors associated with LBW.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the 2012-13 Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).
  • Inclusion of 2319 women with available birth weight data.
  • Mixed-effects logistic regression to identify factors associated with LBW.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 20% of infants in the sub-sample had LBW.
  • Maternal education (secondary or higher) and quality antenatal care (ANC) were significantly associated with LBW.
  • Mothers from wealthier families had lower rates of LBW, and disparities in rural/urban rates have decreased.

Conclusions:

  • LBW remains a public health concern in Bangladesh, linked to maternal education and healthcare access.
  • Integrated efforts and evidence-based interventions are necessary to further reduce LBW prevalence.
  • A notable decrease in LBW prevalence since the previous survey indicates progress.
Abstract

Keywords:
BangladeshInfantsLow birth weightRural and urban births

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