Factors associated with low birth weight in low-income populations in the Western Balkans: insights from the multiple indicator cluster survey
Illiteracy and limited access to medical doctor services during pregnancy were factors that increased the likelihood of low birth weight in newborns born to women living in low-income households in the selected Western Balkans populations. The cross-sectional design of this study does not allow the establishment of causal relationships among variables, but it can provide important evidence for future prevention strategies. Interventions are needed to enhance the education of women and to improve access to antenatal care across Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro.
Authors
- Dragana Grbić
- Sanja Kocić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5392-4042)
- A. Jurisic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9540-7123)
- Zoran Bukumirić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7609-4504)
- Dejan Nešić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7794-3520)
- Jovana Todorović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9741-6317)
- Svetlana Karić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1591-5452)
- Zorica Terzić-Šupić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9878-8021)
- Andja M. Cirkovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7542-5690)
- Svetlana Janković (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9623-2994)
Institutions
- Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (RS)
- University of Kragujevac (RS)
- University of Belgrade (RS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1394060
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.76