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Factors associated with low birth weight: a case- control study.

Daniela Alejandra Getial Mora1, Leidys Paola Aguirre Contreras2, Maritza Afanador Cataño3

  • 1Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, School of Health and Sports Sciences. Master's Program in Epidemiology, Bogotá, Colombia. E-mail: dgetial2@estudiantes.areandina.edu.co Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina Bogotá Colombia dgetial2@estudiantes.areandina.edu.co.

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Low birth weight in term newborns is linked to maternal hospitalization and rural residence, with female newborns at higher risk. Maternal reproductive surgery showed a protective effect, highlighting the need for targeted prenatal care interventions.

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Infant, Low Birth WeightMaternal HealthRisk FactorsTerm Birth

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Published on: January 7, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal medicine
  • Public health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant predictor of infant mortality and morbidity.
  • LBW is influenced by a complex interplay of maternal, fetal, and socio-environmental factors.
  • Understanding these determinants is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with term low birth weight (LBW) in newborns.
  • To identify risk and protective factors for LBW in a tertiary care setting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case-control study design.
  • Inclusion of 84 LBW cases and 169 controls.
  • Analysis of maternal clinical and sociodemographic variables using multivariate logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Maternal hospitalization during pregnancy (aOR=6.05) and rural residence (aOR=2.65) were significant risk factors for LBW.
  • Female newborn sex (aOR=1.97) was also associated with increased LBW risk.
  • Maternal history of reproductive tract surgery demonstrated a protective effect (aOR=0.37).

Conclusions:

  • LBW is multifactorial, with significant contributions from clinical events like hospitalization and social determinants such as rural living.
  • These factors may impede access to timely prenatal care, elevating perinatal risks.
  • Strengthening prenatal care, with focused follow-up for high-risk pregnancies and tailored support for rural populations, is essential for LBW prevention.