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  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health

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  • Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant global health issue with long-term consequences for child development and adult health.
  • Factors contributing to LBW are diverse and region-specific, necessitating localized research and intervention strategies.
  • Early identification and management of LBW risk factors are critical for improving neonatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the predictive performance of four machine learning classifiers for low birth weight (LBW).
  • To identify the most significant factors associated with LBW in the Hamadan region of Iran.
  • To inform public health strategies aimed at reducing LBW prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed data from 741 mother-newborn pairs at Fatemieh Hospital in 2017.
  • Five machine learning models, including logistic regression (LR), decision tree, random forest, and support vector machine, were employed for LBW prediction.
  • Model performance was evaluated using five criteria, including accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity.

Main Results:

  • The study found a 7% prevalence of low birth weight (LBW).
  • All machine learning models achieved an average accuracy of 87% or higher in predicting LBW.
  • Logistic regression (LR) demonstrated strong performance with 88% accuracy, identifying gestational age, number of abortions, gravida, consanguinity, maternal age, and neonatal sex as key predictors.

Conclusions:

  • The findings highlight the effectiveness of logistic regression in predicting LBW and identifying critical associated factors.
  • Interventions focusing on timely abortion diagnosis, genetic counseling for consanguineous couples, and enhanced prenatal care, especially for young mothers, are recommended.
  • Strengthening preconception and prenatal care is essential for reducing the incidence of low birth weight (LBW).