Conference abstract
Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight in Dschang Hospital, Cameroon: a study cross-sectional study with an analytical view
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2023:18(127).03
Oct 2023.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2023.18.127.2237
Archived on: 03 Oct 2023
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Keywords: LBW, maternal, risk factors, Dschang
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Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight in Dschang Hospital, Cameroon: a study cross-sectional study with an analytical view
Défo Tamgno Eric1,&, Zogning Makemjio Émeline1, Nouemssi Fotso1, Tiotsia Tsapi Armand1
1Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Evangelical University of Cameroon, Bandjoun, Cameroon
&Corresponding author
Introduction: low birth weight is a public health indicator and an important factor in neonatal morbidity and mortality. Indeed, it reflects the mother's state of health and her lifestyle. The main objective of our study was to assess maternal risk factors associated with prematurity and intrauterine growth retardation in the city of Dschang Cameroon.
Methods: we conducted an analytical cross-sectional study that took place from March to May 2022 and involved 327 mothers with their newborns. Data was collected through a face-to-face questionnaire to mothers who came for consultation, maternity services, and vaccination at the Dschang District Hospital in Cameroon. The parameters studied concerned sociodemographic, economic, clinical, obstetrical, nutritional, and lifestyle factors. Univariate and multivariate analyzes were performed.
Results: the prevalence of LBW in the maternity services of Dschang District Hospital was 21.10% (69/327). The multivariate analysis, the study showed a significant association of LBW with the age of the mother (OR:7.48), being single (OR: 2.71), obesity (OR: 2.89), anxiety (OR: 2.38), bleeding (OR: 8.50), gestational age < 37 WA (OR: 64.14), and alcohol consumption (OR: 34.35) to increasing the risk LBW occurrence. Educational Level (OR: 0.35) gestational diabetes (OR: 0.11), and number of prenatal consultations ≥ 3 (OR: 000.1) were found to be protective factors for LBW (P<0.05).
Conclusion: the development of strategies to minimize maternal risk factors would reduce the prevalence of LBW and the risks of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the city of Dschang.
Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight in Dschang Hospital, Cameroon: a study cross-sectional study with an analytical view
Défo Tamgno Eric1,&, Zogning Makemjio Émeline1, Nouemssi Fotso1, Tiotsia Tsapi Armand1
1Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Evangelical University of Cameroon, Bandjoun, Cameroon
&Corresponding author
Introduction: low birth weight is a public health indicator and an important factor in neonatal morbidity and mortality. Indeed, it reflects the mother's state of health and her lifestyle. The main objective of our study was to assess maternal risk factors associated with prematurity and intrauterine growth retardation in the city of Dschang Cameroon.
Methods: we conducted an analytical cross-sectional study that took place from March to May 2022 and involved 327 mothers with their newborns. Data was collected through a face-to-face questionnaire to mothers who came for consultation, maternity services, and vaccination at the Dschang District Hospital in Cameroon. The parameters studied concerned sociodemographic, economic, clinical, obstetrical, nutritional, and lifestyle factors. Univariate and multivariate analyzes were performed.
Results: the prevalence of LBW in the maternity services of Dschang District Hospital was 21.10% (69/327). The multivariate analysis, the study showed a significant association of LBW with the age of the mother (OR:7.48), being single (OR: 2.71), obesity (OR: 2.89), anxiety (OR: 2.38), bleeding (OR: 8.50), gestational age < 37 WA (OR: 64.14), and alcohol consumption (OR: 34.35) to increasing the risk LBW occurrence. Educational Level (OR: 0.35) gestational diabetes (OR: 0.11), and number of prenatal consultations ≥ 3 (OR: 000.1) were found to be protective factors for LBW (P<0.05).
Conclusion: the development of strategies to minimize maternal risk factors would reduce the prevalence of LBW and the risks of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the city of Dschang.
