Average birth weight of term newborn babies: a hospital based study in Thimphu, Bhutan

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Average Birth Weight ◽  
Term Birth ◽  
New Born ◽  
Parity Number ◽  
Indirect Indicator ◽  
Female Literacy

Introduction: The birth weight of every new born is a key predictor of its immediate outcome and indirect indicator for later development. There were no studies done in Bhutan to look at the average term birth weight. This study was under taken to estimate the average term birth weight of new born in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu and to study its correlation with maternal factors and sex of the new born. Methods: This was a retrospective study with data collected from the birthing center record for those delivered between January 2011 to December 2014. A total of 13,647 singleton babies were included. Other variables studied maternal age, parity, education level, family income, antenatal booking visits, sex of baby and maternal ethnic origins. Data were analysed for correlations. Results: From the 13,647 singleton cases, the overall average term birth weight for new born was 3,177± 435 g with boys (mean weight 3,228± 435g) being heavier than girls (mean weight 3,121 ± 429 g). This study also proved the expectation that birth weight will improve with improvements in economic situation and female literacy level. The term birth weight was positively correlated with parity, number of antenatal visits, family income, maternal education level and age. Conclusions: The average term birth weight of new born in JDWNRH is 3,177± 435 g. The mean birth of North Bhutanese (mean as 3,260 ± 436g) is heavier by 200g than the South Bhutanese (mean as 3,060 ± 411 g).

scholarly journals Maternal Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Birth Weight of New Born Babies Born in Combined Military Hospital Dhaka

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Md Asaduzzman ◽  
Md Saydur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Birth Weight ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background: Low birth weight is one of the deleterious outcomes of pregnancy. To identify the factors contributing to LBW is therefore of paramount importance. But a very little attention had been paid to address the riddle. This effort is to candle the light on maternal socioeconomic factors on birth weight. Objective: To delineate the pattern of birth weight of newborn babies delivered in CMH Dhaka and ascertains selected demographic, socio-economic characteristics of the mothers. Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Combined Military Hospital Dhaka from September to December 2011 on 110 respondents. Data were collected by interview using semi- structured questionnaire. Data were checked, edited, coded, categorized, cleaned and analyzed using software (SPSS version 16) Results: All the mothers were educated. Mothers who passed SSC exam, 35.5% were highest. Lowest education level was primary, 10%. SSC and below educated mother gave birth to 16.75 LBW babies. The average birth weight babies, 94.74% were delivered by HSC and higher educated mothers. All LBW babies were born other than officer's family. The mean monthly income was Tk 16533. 33% LBW babies born who had family income _< Tk. 10,000, 52.3% higher birth weight babies had family income  _> Tk. 20000 but results was not statistically significant (p>.05). Conclusion: All these findings suggest that a substantial evidence of socioeconomic factors like family income, maternal education and social status has an effect on birth weight. Utilizing health care facilities, better training, educating mother, addressing demographic factors, condition can be improved. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 10, No. 2: July 2019, P 138-142

Social Economic Determinants of Birth Weight: Path Analysis Evidence from Situbondo, East Java

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eti Kuswandari ◽  
◽  
Harsono Salimo ◽  
Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Cigarette Smoke Exposure ◽  
Maternal Knowledge

ABSTRACT Background: Social economics and environmental factors contribute to low birthweight. Cigarette exposure to tobacco smoke in pregnant women has been discerned as an important risk factor for low birth weight. The purpose of this study was to investigate social economic determinants of birth weight using path analysis model. Subjects and Method: A case control study was carried out at Asembagus community health center, Situbondo, East Java. The study population was children aged 0-1 years. A sample of 150 children with normal birthweight and 50 children with low birth weight was selected randomly. The dependent variable was low bierthweight. The independent variables were maternal age, maternal employment status, family income, maternal knowledge, and cigarette smoke exposure. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by path analysis. Results: The risk of low birthweight was directly and positively associated with maternal age <20 or ≥35 years (b= 1.78; 95% CI= 0.83 to 2.73; p<0.001), low maternal education (<Senior high school) (b= 0.93; 95% CI= 0.00 to 1.86; p= 0.049), mother work outside the home (b= 1.24; 95% CI= 0.26 to 2.22; p= 0.013), low family income low (b= 1.33; 95% CI= 0.42 to 2.24; p= 0.004), low maternal knowledge (b= 1.17; 95% CI= 0.13 to 2.21; p= 0.026), and high cigarette smoke exposure (b= 1.11; CI 95%= 0.08 to 2.13; p= 0.035). The risk of low birthweight was indirectly and positively associated with maternal education, maternal knowledge, and family income. Conclusion: The risk of low birthweight is directly and positively associated with maternal age <20 or ≥35 years, low maternal education (<Senior high school), mother work outside the home, low family income low, low maternal knowledge, and high cigarette smoke exposure. The risk of low birthweight is indirectly and positively associated with maternal education, maternal knowledge, and family income. Keywords: low birthweight, cigarette smoke exposure, social economy determinants, path analysis Correspondence: Eti Kuswandari. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +6282132770153. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.104

Performance of purebred and crossbred rabbits in Australia: doe reproductive and pre-weaning litter traits

2002 ◽  
Vol 53 (9) ◽  
pp. 993 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. C. Prayaga ◽  
S. J. Eady
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Average Birth Weight ◽  
Successful Mating ◽  
Litter Traits ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Parity Number ◽  
Breed Crosses ◽  
Foundation Stock

Data from a rabbit breeding experiment were analysed to compare the doe reproductive and pre-weaning litter performance of 3 breeds of rabbits, namely New Zealand White (N), Californian (C), and Flemish Giant (F), and their crosses CN (C × N) and FN (F × N). The foundation stock of 152 rabbits was collected from 26 different sources in New South Wales, Australia. Data on reproductive traits, doe age at first successful mating (DA), doe weight at first successful mating (DW) arising from 104 does, conception rate (CR) from 808 matings, and kindling interval (KI) from 325 records of 119 does were analysed. Overall means for reproductive traits DA, DW, CR, and KI were 21 weeks, 3.6 kg, 0.75, and 7.4 weeks, respectively. DA, CR, and KI did not differ significantly among different breeds and their crosses. DW of C does was found to be significantly lighter than all other breed crosses in the study. Month–year of mating significantly affected DA, DW, and CR (P < 0.01), and as the parity number increased, there was a significant (P < 0.01) decrease in KI. As age of the doe at mating increased there was a significant increase in DW (P < 0.01), CR (P < 0.05), and KI (P < 0.01). Data from 436 litters of 157 does were included in the analysis of pre-weaning litter traits. The overall means for the pre-weaning litter traits were: number born per litter (NB, 8.1), number born alive per litter (NBA, 6.9), number weaned per litter (NW, 3.3), total litter birth weight (TLBW, 453.7 g), live litter birth weight (LLBW, 397.1 g), litter weaning weight (LWW, 2.8 kg), and average birth weight of kits per litter (ABW, 58.1 g). Doe breed significantly affected NW (P < 0.05), TLBW (P <�0.01), LLBW (P < 0.05), LWW, and ABW (P < 0.01). N does and crossbred does (CN and FN) performed better than purebred F and C does for NW and LWW. A significant heterosis of 41.9% and 40.8% was observed in CN does for traits NW and LWW, respectively. ABW of F does was significantly higher than that of all other breed crosses in the study. Buck breed did not have any significant effect on any of the pre-weaning litter traits under study. Parity significantly affected NW (P < 0.05), TLBW (P < 0.01), LLBW (P < 0.05), and ABW (P < 0.01). First parity does produced litters with significantly lighter birth weights. The month–year of birth effect was significant for NW, LWW (P < 0.01), and ABW (P < 0.05).�The coefficients of variation for the doe reproductive traits and pre-weaning litter traits ranged between 12.1 and 59.5% and 16.1 and 93.3%, respectively. High phenotypic variances and coefficients of variation observed for traits NW and LWW indicate that good response could be realised through selection. Repeatability estimates for reproductive traits CR and KI were very low. Low to moderate repeatability estimates in the range 0.17–0.25 were observed for pre-weaning litter traits. Significant positive phenotypic correlations were observed between litter size and litter weight traits (0.30–0.97). A significant negative correlation was observed between ABW and NB (–0.56) and NBA (–0.36).

scholarly journals Association Between Prenatal Phthalate Exposure and Anthropometric Measures of Newborns in a Sample of Iranian Population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Darvishmotevalli ◽  
Maryam Moradnia ◽  
Reza Hosseini ◽  
Bijan Bina ◽  
Awat Feizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Urinary Concentration ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Phthalate Metabolites ◽  
Cleaning Products

Abstract Background: This study aimed to examine the associations between the urinary concentrations of phthalate metabolites among a sample of Iranian pregnant women with anthropometric measures of neonates. Methods: Urine samples were obtained from 121 pregnant women at their first trimester of pregnancy; the levels of monobutyl phthalate (MBP), mono-benzyl phthalate (MBzP), mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP), and mono (2-ethyl-5hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (MEHHP) metabolites were determined by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The correlation between the urinary concentration of these metabolites and some socio-demographic factors of the participants (maternal education, age, family income, pre-pregnancy body mass index), their lifestyle variables (smoking habit, food pattern, and physical activity), cleaning products use data (cosmetic and household cleaning products) with anthropometric measures of neonates were investigated. Results: MBzP, MBP, MEHP, and MEHHP were detected in 100% of participants with the concentration ranged from 120 to 860 μg/g creatinine. Significant correlations were observed between the urinary levels of maternal MBzP (adjusted β =0.3 (0.001), p=0.03) and MEHHP and (adjusted β =0.3 (0.001), p=0.04) with the birth weight of female neonates. MBP (adjusted β = -0.3(0.02), p=0.04) and MBzP (adjusted β =-0.3 (0.001), p=0.02) were found negatively associated with head circumference in male and female newborns, respectively. Significant differences existed in the birth weight of infants whose mothers used plastic packaging for pickle and those who had history of passive smoking (p-value< 0.05). Conclusions: the studied metabolites had higher concentration in the Iranian pregnant women urine compared to the other countries. Higher levels of prenatal exposure to phthalate metabolites may adversely impact the health status of newborns.

HUBUNGAN PENDIDIKAN IBU DAN EKONOMI KELUARGA PADA PERTUMBUHAN BALITA DI PUSKESMAS PEMULUTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Arly Febrianti
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Economic Level ◽  
The Family ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Child growth is the increase in the number, size of an organ and the development of the ability (skill) of complex and regular body functions. Many factors influence, one of which is family factor. Growth will be optimal if the various factors of the family is improved, both in terms of quantity and quality. The problem in this research is the unknown relationship of mother education level and family economic level on the growth of children under five (1-5 years) at Puskesmas Pemulutan of Ogan Ilir Regency covering dependent variable and independent variable. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between maternal education level and family economic level on the growth of children under five years (1-5 years) in Puskesmas Pemulutan Ogan Ilir District. This research is a descriptive analytic research with cross sectional approach to know the relationship of education level of mother and the economic level of the family on the growth of children under five (1-5 years) conducted on 50 samples by using the total population of mothers with children aged 1-5 years in Puskesmas Pemulutan Ogan Ilir. In this study, it was found that 50 mothers with children aged 1-5 years of education owned by the mother percentage were not much different from the well-educated mothers (53.0%), (70.0% ) family income is low, and the growth of children in Puskesmas Pemulutan is normal (62.0%). From the research results found that there is a relationship between the level of education of the mother and the economic level of the family with the growth of children. Therefore, it is recommended that health workers and posyandu cadres are more active in providing information, counseling, and early detection of child development. Keywords: Maternal education level, family economic level.

scholarly journals Prognostic factors for success in the Kangaroo Mother Care method for low birth weight babies

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Pratiwi ◽  
Muhammad Sholeh Kosim ◽  
Noor Wijayahadi
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Kangaroo Mother Care ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is closely related to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Management of LBW infants in developing countries remains limited, due to the low availability of incubators. The Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method has been shown to be effective for newborns, especially LBW infants, in which skin-to-skin contact may be conducive for infants’ weight gain, thermoregulation, and heart rate stability.Objective To determine the prognostic factors for KMC success in LBW babies.Methods This cohort study included LBW infants at Dr. Kariadi General Government Hospital, Semarang, by a consecutive sampling method. Success of KMC was assessed by infant weight gain, as well as stabilization of temperature, heart rate, and respiration. Prognostic factors for KMC success that we assessed were birth weight, gestational age, KMC duration, age at KMC onset and maternal education level. Statistical analyses used were Chi-square and relative risk (RR) tests.Results Of 40 LBW infants, 24 were successful in KMC. Birth weight ≥ 1500 grams (RR 0.4; 95%CI 0.23 to 0.73; P=0.001)], gestational age ≥ 34 weeks (RR 0.94; 95%CI 0.46 to 1.89; P=1.00), KMC duration ≥ 65 minutes (RR 1.44; 95%CI 0.76 to 2.75; P= 0.215), high maternal education level (RR 1.25; 95%CI 0.76 to 2.04; P=0.408), and age at KMC onset >10 days (RR 2.69; 95%CI 1.14 to 6.32; P=0.003), were factors that related to the successful of KMC.Conclusion Age at KMC onset > 10 days was a prognostic factor for KMC success in low birth weight babies.

scholarly journals Maternal education level and low birth weight: A meta-analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Silvestrin ◽  
Clécio Homrich da Silva ◽  
Vânia Naomi Hirakata ◽  
André A.S. Goldani ◽  
Patrícia P. Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Education Level

scholarly journals Berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR) dengan kejadian stunting pada anak usia 6-24 bulan

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Darwin Nasution ◽  
Detty Siti Nurdiati ◽  
Emy Huriyati
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Under Five

Background: Stunting is one of the main problems of malnutrition often found in under-five children. The impacts include a delay in child’s growth, low endurance, lack of intelligence and productivity. The direct factors that influence the incidence of stunting are low birth weight (LBW) while the indirect factors are socioeconomic factors such as maternal education, low family income and a large number of family members.Objective: To analyze the relationship between LBW and the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-24 months in Yogyakarta Municipality.Method: This was a case-control study. The subjects were children aged 6-24 months with a group of cases comprising stunted children based on the indicator of height/age with a cut-off < -2 SD Z-score and the control group comprising normal children. The number of subjects for the study was 242 with the under-five children’s mothers as the research respondents. The sample selection used non-probability sampling with a consecutive sampling method. The data were analyzed by Chi-Square and multiple logistic regression.Results: The proportion of children 6-24 months who had low birth weight was 15.7 %. There was a significant relationship between LBW and the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-24 months (OR=5.60; 95%CI:2.27 to 15.70). There was a relationship between maternal height and the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-24 months (OR=2.14; 95%CI:1.08 to 4.33). Socioeconomic factors (maternal education, family income and a number of family members) did not have a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting.Conclusion: LBW had a relationship with the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-24 months in Yogyakarta Municipality.

scholarly journals Faktor- faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian stunting pada 1000 hari pertama kehidupan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-266
Author(s):  
Yunani Yunani ◽  
Yuniastini Yuniastini
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Birth Weight ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Number Of Children

Factors related to  the occurrence of stunting in the first 1000 days of lifeBackground: Stunting is a problem that occurs in children under five and is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five which is a form of chronic malnutrition, repeated infections, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation, especially in the First 1000 Days of Life, from fetus to child. two years old. The percentage of stunting under five in Indonesia is 30.8% in 2018. In Lampung Province, Pesawaran Regency is the second-highest in Lampung, which is 33.5% in the very short category and 17.3% in the short category.Purpose: To find out the factors related to  the occurrence of stunting in the first 1000 days of lifeMethod: The research method uses a descriptive method. The research sample is children in the first 1000 days of life in the Working Area of UPT Puskesmas Kota Dalam Pesawaran Regency in 2020. The number of samples is 266 consisting of 133 stunted children and 133 non-stunted children. Data collection uses a questionnaire.Results: Logistics Regression test found several variables related to stunting, namely the father's height (p=0.008) and the mother's knowledge (p=0.004). Meanwhile, the variables of maternal height, increased weight of pregnant women, birth weight, number of children, breastfeeding, maternal illness during pregnancy, income, distance to health facilities, were not associated with stunting.Conclusion: Descriptively, the data obtained are: The average father's height is 162.72 cm, the average height of the mother is 153.08 cm, the average weight gain during pregnancy is 8.49 kg, the average birth weight is 3114 g, the average knowledge value is 8.77 good category), the number of children is mostly 2 people, breastfeeding is mostly over 12 months, (59.4%), most of the mothers during pregnancy do not suffer from infectious diseases (worms, pulmonary TB, diarrhea), most of the family income is low (93.7%), most of the knowledge is sufficient.Suggestion: The management of the Public health center should improve health education for pre-pregnant women and provide to prevent stunting in their working area. As well as increasing community independence in nutritional adequacy.Keywords: Stunting; First 1000 days of life; Fetus; Weight of pregnancy; Number of children, Family income.Pendahuluan : Stunting merupakan masalah yang terjadi pada anak balita dan merupakan kondisi gagal  tumbuh  pada  anak  balita  yang  merupakan  salah  satu  bentuk  dari  malnutrisi kronis, infeksi berulang, dan stimulasi psikososial yang tidak memadai terutama dalam 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK) yaitu sejak janin hingga anak berusia dua tahun. Persentase balita stunting di Indonesia 30.8 % pada tahun 2018. Di Propinsi Lampung, Kabupaten Pesawaran adalah nomor dua tertinggi di Lampung yakni sebesar 33,5% dalam kategori sangat pendek dan 17,3% dalam kategori pendek.Tujuan: Mengetahui factor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian Stunting pada balita di Wilayah kerja UPT Puskesmas Kota Dalam Tahun 2020.Metode: Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif, Sampel penelitian adalah anak  1000 hari  pertama kehidupan di Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Kota Dalam Kab.Pesawaran Tahun 2020. Jumlah  sampel 266 terdiri dari anak stunting 133 dan  anak tidak stunting 133.  Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner.Hasil: Regresi Logistik menemukan beberapa variabel yang berhubungan dengan stunting yaitu tinggi badan ayah (p=0,000), usia ayah (p=0,000) usia ibu (p=0,009), pertambahan berat badan ibu hamil (p=0,029, jumlah anak (p =0,009) p=0,000), pendapatan keluarga (p=0,000).), weight gain of pregnant women (p=0.029, number of children (p=0.009) p=0.000), family income (p=0.000).Simpulan: Secara deskritif beberapa factor berkaitan erat dengan kejadian stunting dan beberapa factor dapat dicegah terjadinya stunting dengan peningkatan gizi dan nutrisi selama kehamilan.Saran: Manajemen Puskesmas supaya lebih peningkatan health education kepada ibu prahamil dan pendampingan untuk mencegah terjadinya stunting diwilayah kerjanya. Serta peningkatan kemandirian masyarakat dalam kecukupan nutrisi melalui  pemanfaatan halaman rumah.

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