Maternal Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight among Newborns in Public Hospitals of Burao District, Somaliland, 2025
Abstract:
Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW), defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams, remains a significant public health concern globally and is a leading predictor of neonatal morbidity and mortality (1).
Method: An Institutional-based cross-sectional study design was used this study. This design involves collecting data at a single point in time from a specific population. This study was used a consecutive sampling technique to select participants because every eligible mother who met the inclusion criteria during the study period was includ ed until the required sample size was achieved. Data analysis was used in SPSS version 27. This study was used Descriptive statistic to describe frequency distribution and percentage so that Text and tables was used to present data. Also, inferential statistics was used to assess associations between Variables through Bivariate and Multivar iate analysis.
Result: This study was found the maternal low education level, maternal no intake iron supplementation during pregnancy, and preterm birth are maternal factors associated with low birth weight with P-value less than 0.05.
Conclusion: The maternal low education level, no iron supplementation during pregnancy, and preterm birth were significantly associated with low birth weight (LBW).
