scholarly journals Socio-demographic factors associated with low birth weight in a tertiary care hospital of Odisha

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1797
Author(s):  
Pradip Kumar Bhue ◽  
Himansu Prasad Acharya ◽  
Subrat Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Pratima Biswal ◽  
Amit Pritam Swain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Health Organization

Background: World Health Organization has defined low birth weight (LBW) as birth weight less than 2,500 grams. Giving birth to a LBW infant is influenced by several factors. Objective of the study was to measure the proportion of low birth weight babies delivered in V.S.S medical college and hospital, Burla and its association with socio-demographic factors.Methods: Hospital based cross -sectional study comprising of 1030 postnatal women who delivered single live baby in V.S.S Medical College and Hospital, Burla. Selection of study participants was done by systematic random sampling in the study period October 2012 to September 2014. Chi-square test was used to measure association between LBW and socio-demographic factors.Results: The proportion of LBW was found to be 27.76%. The proportion of LBW babies was high and significant in extremes of age i.e. teenage (44.19%) and 30 years and above age group (39.56%) and Muslim mothers (36.36%), illiterate mothers (53.52 %), manual labourer (67.14%), socioeconomic class IV and V (32.98%), consanguinity history (60.58%), smoky fuel (30.02%), consumption of tobacco (49.11%).Conclusions: The proportion of LBW (27.76%) was found to be higher than national average (21.5%).

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on demographic factors affecting low birth weight

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4896
Author(s):  
Renu Sulakhe Vasant ◽  
Lavanya K. M. Rao ◽  
Nageswara Rao V.
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the commonest cause for infant and childhood morbidity and mortality. The majority of low birth weight in developing countries is due to intrauterine growth retardation, while most low birth weight in industrialized countries is due to preterm birth. LBW is the single most important factor determining the survival chances of the child. The objectives of the study were to assess the proportion of low birth weight among babies delivered by mothers at a tertiary care hospital and to analyse the relationship between low birth weight and certain socio-demographic factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary care centre for a period of six months.Results: The prevalence of LBW was 23.5%. The proportion of mothers having low birth weight was maximum in women aged less than 18 years (35%) and more than 30 years (26.5%). Muslim women had a higher proportion of LBW (28.8%). LBW was more in women belonging to joint family (30.0%), low per capita income group and illiterates.Conclusions: The prevalence of LBW still continues to be high, almost one fourth of the babies are LBW. Different socio-demographic characteristics of the population are still the important factors determining the occurrence of LBW.

scholarly journals A study on the immunisation status and the factors responsible for incomplete immunization amongst children of age group 0-12 months coming to a tertiary care hospital (IGIMS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4331
Author(s):  
Shivani Sinha ◽  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary ◽  
Setu Sinha ◽  
Varsha Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Childhood Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Vaccines are safe, simple and one of the most cost-effective way to save and improve the lives of children. The World Health Organization launched the Global Programme of Immunization in 1974 and Government of India launched the same in India on 1st January, 1978, with a view to provide protection to the children against disease and to reduce infant mortality rate.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out in the immunization clinic of a tertiary care hospital (IGIMS) of Patna district. The study unit were children of age group 0 to 12 months attending the immunisation clinic of IGIMS Patna. The study was conducted from January 2017 to December 2017, for a period of 12 months.Results: About 40% of children were fully immunized, about 73.3% were having immunization card.Conclusions: Immunizations is one of the biggest public health achievements of the last century, saving millions of lives and preventing illness and lifelong disability in millions more. Many childhood diseases which is now preventable by vaccines often resulted in hospitalization, death or lifelong consequences only a few decades ago. Without immunizations, serious outbreaks of many of the diseases we are now protected from can reoccur. There is a need to create awareness regarding the importance of vaccination, as well as the consequences of partial immunization, parents views must also be taken into consideration when the programme is planned, especially those with a lower educational level.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on socio-demographic and maternal factors associated with low birth weight babies among institutional deliveries in a tertiary care hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4901
Author(s):  
M. Sheeba Apoorva ◽  
Vimala Thomas ◽  
B. Kiranmai
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Inter Pregnancy Interval

Background: Birth weight is an important indicator of new born growth, survival and psychosocial development. Globally, more than 20 million are born with low birth weight (LBW) and the prevalence of low birth weight in India is 20%. The study was conducted to find the proportion of low birth weight and the factors influencing the weight of the baby.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Gandhi hospital, Telangana from September to November, 2015 using a semi structured questionnaire among 204 postnatal mothers.Results: Out of 204 live births, 26% were found to be low birth weight. About 44.4% LBW babies are born to teenage mothers and 70% among the mothers with height less than 140 cms. Of the pre-term babies, nearly half of the babies (49.3%) were low birth weight. Around 30.3% of LBW was found with an inter-pregnancy interval of <2 years. About 41.2% of the mothers having complications had low birth weight babies.Conclusions: Nearly one fourth of the newborns were low birth weight. Gender of the child, socioeconomic status, education, gestational age, inter pregnancy interval, medical complications were found to affect the birth weight.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Calf circumference as a procedure to screen low birth weight babies: a hospital based cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arshiya Rehman Sheikh ◽  
Sushama Subhash Thakre ◽  
Subhash Thakre ◽  
Chaitanya Rangangouda Patil ◽  
Prithvi B. Petkar
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Calf Circumference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
The Mean

Background: In spite of the interventions being taken, low birth weight still persists as a public health problem in low and middle-income countries. World Health Organization defines low birth weight as birth weight less than 2500 gm. There is a constant search to find newer methods to detect low birth weight babies so that early methods can be instituted. This study was conducted to evaluate calf circumference as procedure to screen low birth weight babies in tertiary care hospital in Nagpur. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in tertiary care hospital of Nagpur, Maharashtra for a period of 4 months. The study subjects were babies delivered at the hospital. Birth weight was recorded using a digital weighing scale within 24 hours of the delivery. Length, calf circumference, head and chest circumference were measured according to standard guidelines. Results: Majority of mothers were in the age group of 20 to 24 years of age group, were educated up to primary school and belonged to Hindu religion. The mean calf circumference of low birth weight babies was 9.64±1.13 cm and was 10.96±1.01 cm in normal weight babies. The mean values of calf circumference were significantly lower in low birth weight babies (p <0.001). The sensitivity and specificity for the best cut off of calf circumference was found to be 89.97% and 42.86% respectively.Conclusions: Measuring calf circumference was found to be a good test with higher sensitivity but lower specificity. Hence, calf circumference can be used as an alternative method to screen babies born in remote areas, where the facility of weighing the baby at birth is not available.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA PRE EKLAMPSIA DENGAN KEJADIAN BERAT BADAN LAHIR RENDAH DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH PALEMBANG BARI TAHUN 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Mayasari Rini Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Health Organization

  ABSTRAK Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR) menurut World Health Organization (WHO) 2014 adalah bayi yang terlahir dengan berat kurang dari 2500gram.  Bayi dengan BBLR masih terus menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang signifikan secara global dikarenakan efek jangka pendek maupun efek jangka panjangnya terhadap kesehatan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara preeklampsia dengan kejadian berat badan lahir rendah di RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2016. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif korelatif dengan pendekatan survey cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang melahirkan di RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2016 yaitu sebanyak 967 ibu melahirkan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Systematic Random Sampling. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 283 ibu melahirkan. Data penelitan diperoleh dari data sekunder dengan mencatat data rekam medik RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2016 dan analisa data menggunakan uji chi-square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% (α=0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara preeklampsia dengan kejadian BBLR dengan p= 0,001 dan hasil uji chi-square 10,874. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, saran yang diajukan adalah perlunya peningkatan perilaku hidup sehat dan peningkatan kegiatan penyuluhan oleh petugas kesehatan kepada masyarakat mengenai kesehatan reproduksi dan pengetahuan tentang BBLR, sehingga tindakan pencegahan dapat dilakukan.   ABSTRACT Birth Weight Low (BBLR) according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2014 is a baby born with a weight less than 2500gram. LBW infants continue to be a significant global public health problem due to their short-term effects and long-term health effects. The purpose of this research is to know the correlation betweeen  preeclampsia with the occurence of low birth weight at Palembang BARI Regional Hospital 2016. The method of this research was descriptive correlation with survey cross sectional approach. Population of this research were all delivery mothers Palembang BARI Regional Hospital in 2016 as many as 967 mothers. Sampling technique used Systematic Random Sampling. And number of samples were 283 samples. Research data obtained from the secunder data by writing medical record of Palembang BARI Regional Hospital in 2016 and analyzed by chi square test with significant degree 95% (α=0,05). Based on chi-square analysis it is known that there is correlation between preeclampsia with occurance of low birth weight with  p= 0,001 and result chi-square test is 10,874. Based on the research, it is suggested to increase healthy live behaviour and information activities by health provider to the society about reproductive health and knowledge about low birth weight, so that preventive measures can be done.

EVALUATING RISK FACTORS, CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROFILE OF STROKE PATIENTS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 128-133
Author(s):  
LAKSHMI P ◽  
SUCHITHA S ◽  
SAI ASWANI V ◽  
DHANYA SREE V ◽  
ZAFEER SK
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Interaction ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapeutic Guidelines ◽  
Drug Drug Interaction ◽  
Health Organization

Objective: According to the World Health Organization, stroke is the second leading cause of death for people above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause in people aged 15–59 years old. This study mainly aims to evaluate the prevalence of risk factors, clinical features, pattern of drugs prescribed, and severity of stroke among patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital on 210 patients for a period of 6 months. Patients aged 18 years and above were included in the study. The severity of stroke was assessed using National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Results: The majority of the patients were under the age group of 61–70 years (31%). The incidence of ischemic stroke (81%) was more common compared to hemorrhagic stroke (19%). Males (66%) are prone to stroke compared to females (34%). The most common risk factor was hyperlipidemia (29%) followed by hypertension (17%). Antihypertensives (28%) were most commonly used drugs followed by antihyperlipidemics (23%). Most of the prescriptions were prescribed with 4–6 drugs per prescription (62%). Moderate stroke (69%) was most commonly observed in patients. A total of 147 drug-drug interactions were observed. Among 147 drug-drug interaction, the most commonly observed drug-drug interaction was aspirin with metformin (15%). Conclusion: The present study emphasizes on the need to identify risk factors and providing awareness among the patients by a pharmacist in minimizing the disease burden. Early identification of risk factors and pattern of therapy based on therapeutic guidelines plays a crucial role in qualitative patient care.

scholarly journals The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yisak Gebregzabiherher ◽  
Abera Haftu ◽  
Solomon Weldemariam ◽  
Haftom Gebrehiwet
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Background. World health organization estimates that 25 million LBW babies are born annually worldwide and 95% occur in developing countries. Objective. To assess the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight among term neonates delivered in Adwa Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among neonates delivered in Adwa Hospital. All live births delivered from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016, were included in this study. The study participants were selected through systematic sampling technique and the data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data was entered to Epi Data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. To identify independent predictors, bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regressions were employed. Adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were used to determine the strength of association. Results. The prevalence of term low birth weight was 10%. The risk factors were mothers aged less than 20 years, mothers whose pregnancy was desired, mothers with a history of abortion, and mothers with normal hemoglobin, iron with folic acid, and HIV status. Conclusion. The burden of LBW obtained in this study was in the same range as in some other countries.

scholarly journals The association between low birth weight and dental caries among 11-to-13-year-old school age children in Ningbo, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Weng ◽  
Yiting Lou ◽  
Ran Tao ◽  
Yongzheng Li ◽  
Danna Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background The association between low birth weight (LBW) and dental caries is currently unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of LBW with dental caries in permanent teeth in children of Ningbo city. Methods A total of 1975 children aged 11-to-13 years in Ningbo, China were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. LBW was defined as a birthweight< 2500 g. Ten dentists assessed the status of dental caries in permanent teeth in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria and guidelines. Decayed, missing or filled teeth were considered to have dental caries. Parental questionnaires were used to collect child information. Non-conditional logistic regression analysis was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results Dental caries in permanent teeth was found in 610 children (30.9%), with a mean DMFS of 2.09 (SD = 1.2). The adjusted ORs for dental caries in permanent teeth was 1.46 (95% CI 1.00, 2.13) for LBW. Conclusions LBW was not associated with dental caries in permanent teeth in the study population.

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