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Low birth weight in urban Harare

J A Sanders1, S R Fawcus, D M Sanders

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Harare.

The Central African Journal of Medicine
|November 1, 1996
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In urban Harare, 10.8% of institutional deliveries resulted in low birth weight babies. A significant proportion of these were either preterm or small for gestational age (SGA), indicating a need for improved maternal and infant care.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Neonatalogy
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant global health concern, particularly in developing nations.
  • Understanding the incidence and causes of LBW is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) among institutional deliveries in urban Harare.
  • To estimate the proportions of LBW infants who were preterm or small for gestational age (SGA).

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study conducted over three months in 1986 in urban Harare.
  • Inclusion of all institutional deliveries from defined high-density suburbs and a referral hospital.
  • Birth weight, gestational age (Dubowitz method), and perinatal outcomes were recorded for all neonates.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAge FactorsBiologyBirth WeightBody WeightDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AfricaEconomic FactorsEnglish Speaking AfricaFetusGestational AgeIncidenceInfantLow Birth WeightLow Income PopulationMeasurementPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPregnancyReproductionResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSocial ClassSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusUrban PopulationYouthZimbabwe

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Main Results:

  • A total of 2,056 births were recorded, with 223 (10.8%) classified as low birth weight.
  • Among LBW infants, 44% were preterm and 37% were small for gestational age (SGA).

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of LBW and SGA in urban Harare was lower than many developing countries but higher than developed country norms.
  • The findings highlight the need for enhanced resources for LBW prevention and improved neonatal care in the region.