Maternal risk factors for low birthweight and macrosomia: a cross-sectional study in Northern Region, Ghana

CONCLUSION: The prevalence rates of low birthweight and macrosomia were relatively high. Anaemia in the first and third trimesters was strong determinants of low birthweight. Being minority ethnic group, frequency of antenatal visits, and childbirth length reduced the risk of low-weight births. Advanced gestational age and socioeconomic status of mothers were also predictors of macrosomia. Hence, nutrition counselling, community health education, and promotion of lifestyle improvement coupled with strengthening of health service delivery are recommended interventions.PMID:37644518 | DOI:10.1186/s41043-023-00431-0
Source: Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research