The effects of risk factor of pregnancy period on infant’s weight

MR Eshraghian; J. Abolghasemi; J Ghafari; S Rajai

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases

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The effects of risk factor of pregnancy period on infant’s weight

Author(s):

MR Eshraghian^,*,

J. Abolghasemi,

J Ghafari,

S Rajai

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases:Vol. 11, issue 4; 60-65

Article type:Research Article

How to Cite:MR EshraghianJ. AbolghasemiJ GhafariS RajaiThe effects of risk factor of pregnancy period on infant’s weight.J Inflamm Dis.11(4):e155362.

Abstract

Abstract Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the most important causes of mortality in newborns, therefore identifying the associated risk factors is of crucial necessity. Objective: To investigate the risk factors among women during the pregnancy leading to delivery of a LBW infants. Methods: This was a case-control study in which the data from 191 infants characteristic of LBW as cases (chosen out of a total of 203) and 199 normal infants as controls were compared . Controls were intentionally chosen to be the next live birth to the LBW infant. Statistical univariate analyses were performed using t-test and χ2 test. Also, Multiple Logistic Regression was employed to identify the risk factors associated with LBW. Findings: Univariate analysis showed that LBW was related to gestational age (p

Keywords

Keywords: Low Birth Weight Infant

Pregnancy

Gestational Age

Hemorrhage

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