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RMJ. 2023; 48(3): 685-688

doi: 10.5455/rmj.20230121083102


Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates

Hailah Othman Habeeb, Bushra Mahmood, Zuhair Maroof Hussein.


Abstract
Objective: To determine if there are any maternal factors that might be linked to low birth weight (LBW).
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done at Al-Batool Teaching Hospital from January and March 2022 with 150 mothers who gave birth to babies who lived. Within 24 hours of being born, all babies were weighed. A birth weight of less than 2500 grams was thought to be low. All mothers were interviewed within 24 to 72 hours of giving birth, and the results were recorded.
Results: There was significant differences (p<0.05) among socio demographic characteristics of mothers, except residence. There were significant differences (p<0.05) among maternal risk factors, except infant’s sex. There were significant differences (p<0.05) among disorders that associated with mothers.
Conclusion: In Diyala province, LBW is linked to maternal socioeconomic status, risk factors, and disorders. Antenatal visits by well-educated and well-off women may decrease LBW.

Key words: Low birth, weight, maternal factors, neonate.


 
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Habeeb HO, Mahmood B, Hussein ZM. Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates. RMJ. 2023; 48(3): 685-688.

doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb HO, Mahmood B, Hussein ZM. Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates. RMJ. 2023; 48(3): 685-688.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb HO, Mahmood B, Hussein ZM. Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates. RMJ. (2023), [cited June 27, 2026]; 48(3): 685-688.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb, H. O., Mahmood, . B. & Hussein, . Z. M. (2023) Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates. RMJ, 48 (3), 685-688.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb, Hailah Othman, Bushra Mahmood, and Zuhair Maroof Hussein. 2023. Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (3), 685-688.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb, Hailah Othman, Bushra Mahmood, and Zuhair Maroof Hussein. "Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates." Rawal Medical Journal 48 (2023), 685-688.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb, Hailah Othman, Bushra Mahmood, and Zuhair Maroof Hussein. "Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates." Rawal Medical Journal 48.3 (2023), 685-688. Print.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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Habeeb, H. O., Mahmood, . B. & Hussein, . Z. M. (2023) Low birth weight and associated risk factors in neonates. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (3), 685-688.


doi:10.5455/rmj.20230121083102

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