Modeling the Effect of Mother's Characteristics on the Weight of a Newborn

Oluwafemi Samson Balogun, Donald Douglas Atsa'am, Toluwalase Janet Akingbade, Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, Richard O. Agjei, Samuel Nii Odoi Devine

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Neonatal mortality related to fetal growth is a public policy issue in Nigeria. METHOD: To determine maternal characteristics associated with fetal growth and neonatal birth weight, a secondary analysis of data collected from 701 mothers using a multiple linear regression model was undertaken. FINDINGS: Maternal age, parity, and weight were found to be significantly associated with neonatal birth weight. The number of antenatal visits and maternal level of education were not found to be associated with neonatal birth weight. CONCLUSIONS: To the extent that providers might influence maternal weight, education and counselling during pregnancy may impact fetal growth and neonatal birth weight.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)206-216
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Childbirth
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • age
  • birth weight
  • maternal weight
  • mother's characteristics
  • parity

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