2021peer-reviewed113 citations
Prevalence of low birth weight and its associated factor at birth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A generalized linear mixed model
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema, Koku Sisay Tamirat, Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema
PLoS ONE
Abstract
This study revealed that the magnitude of low birth weight was high in sub-Saharan Africa countries. Therefore, the finding suggests that more emphasis is important for women with a lack of support, multiples, and healthcare decision-making problems.
Concepts
Low birth weightMedicineBirth weightDemographyOdds ratioConfidence intervalLogistic regressionPregnancy