Study of Effect of Antenatal Risk Factors and Mode of Delivary on the Survival Outcome of Low Birth Weight Babies (original) (raw)

Abstract

Background: Low birth weight is one of the most serious challenges for maternal and child health in both developed and developing countries. It is the single most important factor that determines the changes of child survival. Nearly 50% of neonatal deaths occur among LBW babies. The survivors among them are at a higher risk of developing malnutrition, recurrent infections and neurodevelopment backwardness. The objective of this study is to assess th effect of antenatal risk factors and mode of delivery on the survival out come of low birth weight babies, in Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad. Methods: The present study was conducted at Department of OBG, Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Sample size: 2100 consecutive live birth babies were enrolled. Inclusion Criteria: All babies with birth weight between 1500-2500gm were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: (1). Babies with birth weight < 1500 (2). IUD babies (3). Still born babies. Results: Incidence LBW 21.2 %, VLBW babies 2.71% and that of ELBW babies were 0.89%, Male, Female ratio was 1:1.09, 80%. Conclusions: Interventions to improve intrauterine growth by measures like adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy, interventions to prolong gestational duration by taking measures to prevent preterm deliveries, avoid child bearing in young adolescents and in late reproductive age, improving maternal education, general improvement in nutrition and Improving sanitation and water supply.