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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Infants in Iran

Maryam Sabbaghchi1, Rostam Jalali2, Masoud Mohammadi2

  • 1Department of Demography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.

Journal of Pregnancy
|October 30, 2020
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The overall prevalence of low birth weight in Iranian infants is 8.5%. Health policymakers must implement strategies to reduce this significant public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Low birth weight is a critical indicator of infant survival, growth, and mortality.
  • Understanding the prevalence of low birth weight is essential for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of low birth weight in Iranian infants.
  • To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis was conducted using data from January 2000 to December 2019.
  • Studies were identified through comprehensive searches of major scientific databases.
  • Data analysis utilized Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software, with heterogeneity assessed using the I-squared index.

Main Results:

  • The meta-analysis of 14 articles encompassing 93,924 infants revealed an overall low birth weight prevalence of 8.5% in Iran.
  • Significant variations were observed, with the highest prevalence at 19.1% in Hamedan (2007) and the lowest at 4.2% in Tonekabon (2005).
  • A statistically significant increase in low birth weight prevalence was associated with larger sample sizes (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of low birth weight in Iranian infants necessitates urgent attention from health policymakers.
  • Effective interventions are crucial to mitigate the adverse outcomes associated with low birth weight.
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