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Khan JR, Bakar KS, Awan N, Muurlink O, Homaira N. Accuracy of Mothers' Perception of Birth Size to Predict Birth Weight Data in Bangladesh. Matern Child Health J 2024; 28:1677-1684. [PMID: 39177722 PMCID: PMC11420260 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-024-03975-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) is an important indicator of child health and wellbeing. However, in many countries, decisions regarding care and treatment are often based on mothers' perceptions of their children's birth size due to a lack of objective birth weight data. Additionally, birth weight data that is self-reported or recorded often encounters the issue of heaping. This study assesses the concordance between the perceived birth size and the reported or recorded birth weight. We also investigate how the presence of heaped birth weight data affects this concordance, as well as the relationship between concordance and various sociodemographic factors. METHODS We examined 4,641 birth records reported in the 2019 Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. The sensitivity-specificity analysis was performed to assess perceived birth size's ability to predict LBW, while Cohen's Kappa statistic assessed reliability. We used the kernel smoothing technique to correct heaping of birth weight data, as well as a multivariable multinomial logistic model to assess factors associated with concordance. RESULTS Maternally-perceived birth size exhibited a low sensitivity (63.5%) and positive predictive value (52.6%) for predicting LBW, but a high specificity (90.1%) and negative predictive value (93.4%). There was 86.1% agreement between birth size and birth weight-based classifications (Kappa = 0.49, indicating moderate agreement). Smoothed birth weight data did not improve agreement (83.4%, Kappa = 0.45). Of the sociodemographic factors, early marriage was positively associated with discordance (i.e., overestimation). CONCLUSIONS An important consideration when calculating the LBW prevalence is that maternally perceived birth size is not an optimal proxy for birth weight. Focus should be placed on encouraging institutional births and educating community health workers and young mothers about the significance of measuring and recording birth weight.
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- Jahidur Rahman Khan
- Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2031, Australia.
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Department of Statistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2031, Australia
- James P. Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Kumar S, Hill C, Halliday TJ. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on low birth weight in a nationwide study in India. COMMUNICATIONS MEDICINE 2024; 4:118. [PMID: 38877222 PMCID: PMC11178855 DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00545-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Among newborns, those born in India have the highest prevalence of low birth weight (LBW). The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the risk factors for LBW. This study examined whether birth outcomes deteriorated during the pandemic period compared to those during the pre-pandemic period. METHODS This cross-sectional study included nationally representative data on 198,203 infants. Multivariate ordinary least square and logistic regression models with district fixed effects were fitted to compare the birth outcomes in the pandemic period (April 2020-April 2021) and the pre-pandemic period (July 2014-December 2019). Regression models were adjusted for covariates-gender and birth order of the child, mother's age and education, rural residence, religion, caste, and household wealth. RESULTS The pandemic cohort includes 11,851 infants (5.8%), while the pre-pandemic cohort includes 192,764 infants (94.2%). The LBW prevalence rate is 20% in the pandemic cohort and 17% in the pre-pandemic cohort. The covariate-adjusted model shows significant differences in birth weight (11 grams) and LBW (aOR: 1.08; 95% CI: 1.03-1.14) between the pandemic and pre-pandemic cohorts. CONCLUSIONS Our findings show that babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to be LBW. The subgroup analyses indicate significant differences by religion but not by maternal education, caste, and wealth group.
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- Santosh Kumar
- Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA.
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- Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA
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Kutlutürk Yikilmaz S, Yurdalan SU, Kaya Narter F. The relationship between segmental trunk control and gross motor performance in low birth weight born infants. Physiother Theory Pract 2024; 40:1181-1188. [PMID: 36305353 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2140023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Trunk control is associated with gross motor development. This study examines the relationship between segmental trunk control and gross motor performance in low birth weight (LBW) infants. METHODS A total of 42 LBW infants and 43 normal birth weight (NBW) infants aged 3-9 months were sampled for this cross-sectional study. All infants were evaluated one time by the Segmental Assessment Trunk Control (SATCo) and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). RESULTS Statistically high and significant correlations were found between gross motor performance and segmental trunk control in all sample populations (r = 0.835; p = .001). No statistically significant difference was found regarding the segmental trunk control between the groups (p = .119). The LBW infants with atypical motor development had poorer trunk control than the LBW infants with typical development (f = 5.480; p = .001). CONCLUSION Our results show that LBW infants with atypical motor development had poorer trunk control than LBW infants with typical motor development. It was found that the segmental trunk controls of LBW infants were 0.398 times lower than in NBW infants.
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- Seval Kutlutürk Yikilmaz
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medipol University, Graduate School of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Şehir Hastanesi, İstanbul, Turkey
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Derridj N, Calderon J, Bonnet D, Khoshnood B, Monier I, Guedj R. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm and growth-restricted neonate with congenital heart defect: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:1967-1987. [PMID: 38353800 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05419-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The purpose of the study is to assess the risks of neurodevelopmental morbidity among preterm and growth restricted youth with congenital heart defects (CHD). This systematic review and meta-analysis included observational studies assessing neurodevelopmental outcomes among children with CHD born preterm (i.e., before 37 weeks of gestation) or growth restricted (small-for-gestational age (SGA) with a birthweight < the 10th percentile or with low birthweight (LBW) < 2500 g). Studies were identified in Medline and Embase databases from inception until May 2022, with data extracted by two blinded reviewers. Risk of bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme cohort checklist. Meta-analysis involved the use of random-effects models. Main outcome measures were neurodevelopmental outcomes including overall cognitive impairment and intellectual disability, IQ, communication, and motor skills scores. From 3573 reports, we included 19 studies in qualitative synthesis and 6 meta-analysis studies. Risk of bias was low in 8/19 studies. Cognitive impairment and intellectual disability were found in 26% (95% CI 20-32, I2 = 0%) and 19% (95% CI 7-35, I2 = 82%) of preterm children with CHD, respectively. Two studies documented a lower IQ score for SGA children who underwent CHD operations in comparison to non-SGA children who also underwent CHD operations. Two studies have reported lower IQ, communication, and motor skills in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and low birth weight compared to those with HLHS and expected birth weight. CONCLUSIONS Based on a low level of evidence, prematurity and/or growth retardation appear to accentuate specific neurodevelopmental outcomes in certain CHD subgroups. Further evidence is needed to confirm these findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO [CRD42020201414]. WHAT IS KNOWN • Children born with CHD, preterm birth, or growth restriction at birth are independently at higher risk for neurodevelopmental impairment. • The additional effect of preterm birth and/or growth restriction on neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with CHD remains unclear. WHAT IS NEW • Prematurity and/or growth retardation appear to accentuate specific neurodevelopmental outcomes in certain CHD subgroups. • Children with CHD, particularly those born preterm or with growth restriction, should undergo lifelong systematic comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment.
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- Neil Derridj
- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Université de Paris, CRESS, INSERM U1153, INRA, 53 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75014, F-75004, Paris, France.
- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, AP-HP, Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France.
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- UMR 1046 INSERM CNRS PhyMedExp, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, USA
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- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, AP-HP, Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Université de Paris, CRESS, INSERM U1153, INRA, 53 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75014, F-75004, Paris, France
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Université de Paris, CRESS, INSERM U1153, INRA, 53 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75014, F-75004, Paris, France
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Université de Paris, CRESS, INSERM U1153, INRA, 53 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75014, F-75004, Paris, France
- Pediatric Emergency Department, AP-HP, Armand Trousseau Hospital, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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Wondmagegn T, Girma B, Habtemariam Y. Prevalence and determinants of developmental delay among children in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1301524. [PMID: 38628845 PMCID: PMC11018911 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1301524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Developmental delay is a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. However, there is no summarized evidence in low- and middle-income countries on developmental delay, and primary studies on this issue show varied and inconclusive results. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled magnitude of confirmed developmental delay and its determinants among children in low- and middle-income countries. Methods We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to write this systematic review and meta-analysis. Primary studies were searched from PubMed, PsycINFO, Hinari, Science Direct, African Journal of Online, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, adapted for the cross-sectional studies, was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed by the I2 and Eggers tests, respectively. Due to the high heterogeneity, the random effects model was used for analysis. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to show the association between developmental delay and its determinants. Results The pooled prevalence of confirmed developmental delay was 18.83, 95% CI (15.53-22.12). In the subgroup analysis, a high prevalence of developmental delay [26.69% (95% CI, 15.78-37.60)] was observed in studies performed in Africa. Maternal education [3.04; 95% CI (2.05, 4.52)] and low birth weight [3.61; 95% CI (1.72, 7.57)] were significant determinants of developmental delay. Conclusion The pooled prevalence of developmental delay in low- and middle-income countries was high as compared to that in high-income countries. Maternal education level and weight at birth were significantly associated with developmental delays. Therefore, strategies should be designed to decrease the rate of low birth weight and the number of illiterate mothers living in low- and middle-income countries. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, CRD42024513060.
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- Tesfaye Wondmagegn
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Ayano G, Dachew BA, Rooney R, Pollard CM, Alati R. Impact of low birth weight on academic attainment during adolescence: A comprehensive retrospective cohort study using linked data. Early Hum Dev 2024; 191:105974. [PMID: 38417379 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2024.105974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study addresses a critical knowledge gap by exploring the intricate relationship between low birth weight (LBW) and the heightened risk of suboptimal academic achievement during adolescence through a comprehensive retrospective cohort design. METHODS In this registry-based cohort study, meticulously linked health and curriculum-based test data for individuals born in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, between 2003 and 2005 were employed. Birth weight data were carefully sourced from the NSW perinatal data collection (PDC). The educational performance of offspring was thoroughly evaluated using the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) during grade 9, approximately at 14 years of age. RESULTS After rigorous adjustments for potential confounders, findings revealed a compelling narrative: LBW adolescents demonstrated an elevated susceptibility to not meeting national minimum standards across all domains, encompassing spelling [OR, 1.59 (95%CI 1.48-1.69)], writing [OR, 1.51 (95%CI 1.41-1.61)], reading [OR, 1.38 (95%CI 1.29-1.48)], and numeracy [OR, 1.52 (95%CI 1.40-1.63)]. Notably, LBW boys exhibited a more pronounced inclination towards diminished academic performance compared to their female counterparts. CONCLUSIONS This comprehensive retrospective cohort study, based on linked data, unequivocally establishes LBW as significantly associated with an increased vulnerability to substandard educational achievement during adolescence. Particularly robust effects were observed in females across all outcomes. Aimed at investigating whether LBW serves as a predictive factor for later academic difficulties, this study underscores the imperative for the adoption and fortification of preventative and early intervention strategies to curtail the prevalence of LBW-associated academic underachievement in later adolescence.
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- Getinet Ayano
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia; Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Kappelt J, Meigen C, Schild CE, Kiess W, Poulain T. Early child development and its determinants: Findings from a large cohort of healthy children growing up in a low-risk environment. Child Care Health Dev 2024; 50:e13177. [PMID: 37737540 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite numerous studies on early child development, there is still much to be discovered about the significance of possible risk factors. This study examines cognitive, motor, and language development of healthy children growing up in a low-risk environment and how various individual and environmental factors are associated with it. The study also considers whether the importance of particular parameters changes depending on child age. METHODS Within the framework of the LIFE Child study in Leipzig, Germany, 481 children participated in a total of 832 visits between 1 and 36 months of age. Developmental status was assessed using the Third Edition of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development. Linear regression analyses were applied to examine the associations between child development and sex, gestational age, birth weight, birth mode, overweight, height, and parental education. RESULTS Mean Bayley composite scores for cognitive, language, and motor development were close to the standard value of 100. Poorer developmental outcomes were significantly associated with lower gestational age, vacuum cup/forceps birth, being overweight, small height, and lower parental education, although some of the associations became insignificant after applying multivariate models. While the association between gestational age and language development became weaker with advancing age, our interaction models found disparities related to parental education to become more apparent in older children across all three domains of early child development. CONCLUSIONS Several factors were identified to be associated with early child development. As children grow older, obstetric parameters, for example, gestational age, might become less relevant compared with sociodemographic factors, for example, parental education.
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- Jonas Kappelt
- LIFE Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- LIFE Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- LIFE Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- LIFE Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Women and Children's Health, Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Center for Pediatric Research (CPL), Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- LIFE Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Women and Children's Health, Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Center for Pediatric Research (CPL), Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Jana A, Dey D, Ghosh R. Contribution of low birth weight to childhood undernutrition in India: evidence from the national family health survey 2019-2021. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1336. [PMID: 37438769 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16160-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Infants born with low birth weight (LBW), i.e. less than 2500g, is considered an important factor of malnutrition in Asia. In India, research related to this issue is still neglected and limited. Evidence exists that a large number of child deaths occur in India due to maternal and child malnutrition-related complications. Moreover, it has been found that the cost of malnutrition in India results in a significant reduction of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Thus, in this current context, this study aims to explore the contribution of low birth weight to childhood undernutrition in India. METHODS The study used data from the 5th round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), a large-scale survey conducted in India. The survey collected information from 176,843 mothers and 232,920 children. The study used the last birth information (last children born 5 years preceding the survey) due to the detailed availability of maternal care information. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted to determine the percentage distribution of outcome variables. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to examine the association between LBW and undernutrition (stunting, wasting, and underweight). The study also used the Fairlie decomposition analysis to estimate the contribution of LBW to undernutrition among Indian children. RESULTS The results show that childhood undernutrition was higher in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The results of the logistic regression analysis show that infants born with low birth weight were more likely to be stunted (OR = 1.46; 95% CI: 1.41-1.50), wasted (OR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.27-1.37), and underweight (OR = 1.76; 95% CI: 1.70-1.82) in their childhood compared to infants born without low birth weight. The findings from the decomposition analysis explained that approximately 14.8% of the difference in stunting, 10.4% in wasting, and 9.6% in underweight among children born with low birth weight after controlling for the individuals' selected characteristics. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that LBW has a significant contribution to malnutrition. The study suggests that policymakers should prioritize strengthening maternal and child healthcare schemes, particularly focusing on antenatal and postnatal care, as well as kangaroo mother care at the grassroots level to reduce the burden of LBW and undernourished children.
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- Arup Jana
- Research Scholar, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400088, India
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- MPhil., International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400088, India
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- PhD Scholar, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Karnataka, 560072, India.
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Manghat S, Kar S, Bethou A, Sarkar S. Impact of Low Birth Weight on the Prevalence and Economic Burden of Common Childhood Illnesses Among Under-Five Children in India: Findings From Nationally Representative Surveys. Cureus 2023; 15:e41507. [PMID: 37551227 PMCID: PMC10404387 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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Background Common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea, fever, and acute respiratory infection impose substantial health burdens among under-five children, and Low Birth Weight (LBW) has been associated with an increased prevalence of these illnesses. However, the impact of LBW on healthcare utilization and the economic burden of these illnesses remains understudied. Aim To assess the impact of LBW on the prevalence, healthcare utilization, and Out of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) for outpatient (OP) treatment of selected Common Childhood Illnesses (CCHI) among under-five children in India. Methodology This study utilized data from two nationally representative surveys conducted in India; National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019-2021) and the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) 75th Round Schedule Social Consumption: Health (2017-2018). Data from the NFHS-5 was analyzed to assess the impact of LBW on the prevalence of selected CCHI and healthcare utilization. Comparison of OOPE for OP treatment of selected CCHI between LBW and Normal Birth Weight (NBW) children done using the median OOPE for OP visits of CCHI estimated from the NSSO data. Results The two-week prevalence of selected CCHI among LBW and NBW children was found to be 20.0% (95% CI 19.6 -20.4) and 18.0% (95% CI 17.8 -18.2), respectively. There was no significant difference between LBW and NBW children on healthcare utilization for the treatment of CCHI; both groups had a similar proportion (around 70%) of formal medical treatment utilization for CCHI. The median OOPE spending for OP visits per episode of CCHI was comparable between LBW and NBW children. However, families of LBW children had higher annual OOPE spending for OP visits related to CCHI, with projected estimates of INR 1,446 ($19.56) for LBW children and INR 1,271 ($17.2) for NBW children. Conclusion LBW was associated with a higher prevalence of CCHI. Even though healthcare utilization was similar among LBW and NBW children, a higher prevalence of CCHI among LBW children led to higher OOPE. LBW children have approximately 13% higher annual OOPE spending for the OP visits related to selected CCHI compared to NBW children.
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- Sreeja Manghat
- Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Neonatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, IND
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- Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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Gansaonré RJ, Moore L, Kobiané JF, Sié A, Haddad S. Birthweight, gestational age, and early school trajectory. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1032. [PMID: 37259123 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Birthweight and gestational age are important factors of not only newborn health by also child development and can contribute to delayed cognitive abilities. However, no study has analyzed the association of birthweight and gestational age with school trajectory measured simultaneously by school entry, grade repetition, and school dropout. This study aims, first, to analyze the association of birthweight or gestational age with school entry, and second, to explore the relationship between birthweight or gestational age and grade repetition and school dropout among children in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. METHODS This study used longitudinal data from the Ouagadougou Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Our samples consisted of children born between 2008 and 2014 who were at least three years old at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Samples included 13,676, 3152, and 3498 children for the analysis of the school entry, grade repetition, and dropout, respectively. A discrete-time survival model was used to examine the relationship between birthweight or gestational age and school entry, grade repetition, and dropout. The association between birthweight or gestational age and age at school entry were assessed using a Poisson regression. RESULTS The incidence rate of school entry was 18.1 per 100 people-years. The incidence of first repetition and dropout were 12.6 and 5.9, respectively. The probability of school entry decreased by 31% (HR:0.69, 95%CI: 0.56-0.85) and 8% (HR:0.92, 95%CI: 0.85-0.99) for children weighing less than 2000 g and those weighing between 2000 and 2499 g, respectively, compared to those born with a normal weight (weight ≥ 2500 g). The age at school entry of children with a birthweight less than 2000 g and between 2000 and 2499 g was 7% (IRR: 1.07, 95%CI: 1.06-1.08) and 3% (IRR: 1.03, 95%CI: 1.00-1.06) higher than children born at a normal birthweight, respectively. Gestational age was not associated with school entry or age at school entry. Similarly, birthweight and gestational age were not associated with grade repetition or dropout. CONCLUSION This study shows that low birthweight is negatively associated with school entry and age at school entry in Ouagadougou. Efforts to avoid low birthweights should be part of maternal and prenatal health care because the associated difficulties may be difficult to overcome later in the child's life. Further longitudinal studies are needed to better understand the relationship between development at birth and school trajectory.
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- Rabi Joël Gansaonré
- Département de Médecine Sociale et Préventive, Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.
- VITAM - Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable de l'Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.
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- Département de Médecine Sociale et Préventive, Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Axe Santé des Populations et Pratiques Optimales en Santé, Traumatologie-Urgence-Soins intensifs, Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant- Jésus), Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Centre de Recherche en Santé de Nouna, Nouna, Burkina Faso
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- Direction de la Santé Publique, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Québec, QC, Canada
- VITAM - Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable de l'Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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Veliz F, Ponce MJ, Flores J, Haye MT, Rubio G, Gutiérrez J, González R. Nacimientos en Chile: ¿cuál ha sido el impacto de la última ola de madres migrantes? REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Omidi A, Rahmani S, Amini R, Karami M. The effect of a planned lactation education program on the mother's breastfeeding practice and weight gain in low birth weight infants: a randomized clinical trial study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:482. [PMID: 35698072 PMCID: PMC9190089 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04810-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Low birth weight (LBW) infants are more prone to possible growth disorders, and their mothers need more specific education sessions regarding breastfeeding practice. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a planned lactation education program on the mother’s breastfeeding practice and weight gain in LBW infants. Methods A randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 80 mother-LBW infant dyads admitted to a gynecology and obstetrics hospital. The participants were selected randomly and divided into an experimental group and a control group, each with 40 mothers. Information on LBW infants’ weight and the mothers’ breastfeeding practice was collected using a questionnaire at birth. Then, a planned lactation education program was implemented in the experimental group in two sessions in the hospital and three 20-minute sessions in comprehensive health centers. Finally, the weight of 14–15 day-old and two-month-old LBW infants and the mothers’ breastfeeding practice for 14–15 day-old LBW infants in the two groups were recollected and analyzed using SPSS software version 16. Results Comparing the LBW infants’ weights and mothers’ breastfeeding practice revealed no statistically significant difference between the two groups pre-intervention. However, significant differences were observed between the two groups post-intervention in terms of weight gain in the LBW infants over 14–15 days and two months of age (F = 4720.6, p < 0.001) and the mothers’ breastfeeding practice for 14-15-day-old infants (p < 0.001). Conclusions Given the positive impact of lactation education on the mother’s breastfeeding practice and LBW infants’ weight, planned lactation education courses should be applied for LBW infants’ mothers. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered in the Clinical Trial Registration Center of Iran, with the code: IRCT20120215009014N421 on 14/04/2022.
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- Afsar Omidi
- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Chronic Diseases (Home care) Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Fahmideh Avenue, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bountogo M, Sié A, Zakané A, Compaoré G, Ouédraogo T, Lebas E, Brogdon J, Nyatigo F, Arnold BF, Lietman TM, Oldenburg CE. Antenatal care attendance and risk of low birthweight in Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:825. [PMID: 34903190 PMCID: PMC8667364 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04310-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Low birthweight is a major contributor to infant mortality. We evaluated the association between antenatal care (ANC) attendance and low birthweight among newborns in 5 regions of Burkina Faso. Methods We utilized data from the baseline assessment of a randomized controlled trial evaluating azithromycin distribution during the neonatal period for prevention of infant mortality. Neonates were eligible for the trial if the weighed at least 2500 g at enrollment and were 8–27 days of age. Data on ANC attendance and birthweight was extracted from each child’s carnet de santé, a government-issued health card on which pregnancy and birth-related data are recorded. We used linear and logistic regression models adjusting for potentially confounding variables to evaluate the relationship between ANC attendance (as total number of visits and ≥ 4 antenatal care visits) and birthweight (continuously and categorized into < 2500 g versus ≥2500 g). Results Data from 21,223 births were included in the analysis. The median number of ANC visits was 4 (interquartile range 3 to 5) and 69% of mothers attended at least 4 visits. Mean birthweight was 2998 g (standard deviation 423) and 8.1% of infants were low birthweight (< 2500 g). Birthweight was 63 g (95% CI 46 to 81 g, P < 0.001) higher in newborns born to mothers who had attended ≥4 ANC visits versus < 4 visits. The odds of low birthweight among infants born to mothers with ≥4 ANC visits was 0.71 (95% CI 0.63 to 0.79, P < 0.001) times the odds of low birthweight among infants born to mothers who attended < 4 ANC visits. Conclusions We observed a statistically significant association between ANC attendance and birthweight, although absolute differences were small. Improving access to ANC for all women may help improve birth outcomes. Trial registration The parent trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03682653; first registered 24 September 2018. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-021-04310-6.
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- Centre de Recherche en Santé de Nouna, Nouna, Burkina Faso
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- Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California, 490 Illinois St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California, 490 Illinois St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California, 490 Illinois St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California, 490 Illinois St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California, 490 Illinois St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Francis I Proctor Foundation, University of California, 490 Illinois St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA. .,Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, USA. .,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
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