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Risk factors of children's low birth weight and infant mortality in Bangladesh: Evidence from binary logistic

Md Johurul Islam1, Mashfiqul Huq Chowdhury1,2, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman3

  • 1Department of Statistics Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh Tangail Bangladesh.

Health Science Reports
|August 23, 2024
PubMed

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Low birth weight and infant mortality in Bangladesh are linked to factors like parental education and wealth. Improving maternal health knowledge and access to care can reduce these risks for child survival.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Demography
  • Child Survival

Background:

  • Low birth weight (LBW) is a critical risk factor for child survival and growth.
  • Bangladesh faces significant challenges with a 16% LBW prevalence and high infant mortality rate (IMR).
  • Addressing these issues is crucial for effective health policy development in Bangladesh.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key risk factors contributing to low birth weight in Bangladesh.
  • To determine factors associated with infant mortality in the Bangladeshi context.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey.
  • Employed bivariate analysis (Log-rank, Chi-square tests) and regression models (Cox proportional hazards, binary logistic).
  • Analyzed infant mortality and low birth weight as primary outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Significant risk factors for LBW included wealth index, parental education, birth order, twin births, maternal BMI, and child sex.
  • Risk factors for infant mortality encompassed wealth index, parental education, twin status, media exposure, birth order, antenatal care, and LBW.
  • Maternal and child characteristics significantly influence child health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal and child characteristics, alongside health knowledge during pregnancy, can mitigate LBW and infant mortality risks.
  • Policy recommendations include promoting community-based health education and encouraging institutional healthcare seeking during pregnancy.
  • Targeted interventions can improve child health and survival rates in Bangladesh.
Abstract

Keywords:
BangladeshCox modelchild healthinfant mortalitylow birth weightmaternal health

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