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Factors associated with birthweight in Bahrain
The Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|February 1, 1985
Summary
Infant sex, location, maternal age, and birth intervals significantly impact newborn birthweights. However, mother's nationality and prior delivery count did not show significant influence on birthweight distribution.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Human Biology
Background:
- Birthweight is a critical indicator of neonatal health and long-term developmental outcomes.
- Understanding factors influencing birthweight is essential for targeted public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of various demographic and obstetric factors on infant birthweight distribution.
- To identify significant predictors of birthweight in a large infant cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 6793 infant birth notification forms.
- Statistical evaluation of factors including infant sex, geographical location, maternal nationality, maternal age, birth interval, and number of past deliveries.
Main Results:
- Infant sex, geographical location, maternal age, and birth interval were found to be significant contributors to birthweight.
- Maternal nationality and the number of past deliveries were not significant factors influencing birthweight.
Conclusions:
- Several key factors significantly influence infant birthweight, providing insights for clinical practice.
- Maternal nationality and parity require further investigation or may not be primary determinants of birthweight in this population.
Keywords:
Age FactorsAnthropometryArab CountriesAsiaBahrainBiologyBirth IntervalsBirth WeightBody WeightChild DevelopmentCultural BackgroundData AnalysisDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEthnic GroupsFertilityFertility MeasurementsGrowthLow Birth WeightMaternal AgeMeasurementParental AgeParityPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyRural PopulationSex FactorsUrban PopulationWestern Asia