ABSTRACT

Birth weight plays an important role in public health development. The various indices of health indicators help in identification of areas or communities, needing special public health intervention. In the present study, an attempt made to estimate the prevalence of low birth weight and identification of its association with maternal characteristics across the UT’S (Union territories) of India. To estimate the prevalence of low birth weight and identify the associated risk factor under the paradigm of epidemiological modeling. Fourth round of the National Family Health Survey data was considered for this study and data analysis was carried out for Indian territories. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to estimate the prevalence of low birth weight and its association with maternal characteristics. Across the UT’s prevalence of low birth weight varied through different predictors as well as overall. Maternal characteristics like; body mass index, religion, anemia and birth order shown risk factor for low birth weight. Key words: BMI, Anemia, Union territory, LBW, Prevalence
Publication date: 01/11/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.11.1070