Regional and sub-regional estimates of low birth weight and its determinants in 44 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from demographic and health survey data
Our findings highlight the significant burden of low birth weight births, with notable variations in rates among countries and regions. The study also reveals a slight decline in low birth weight over time, although no consistent trend was observed. Importantly, maternal and household factors play significant roles in influencing low birth weight. Thus, addressing these factors through targeted interventions and policies could help reduce the incidence of low birth weight births in LMICs.
Authors
- Setognal Birara Aychiluhm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7565-7515)
- Beminate Lemma Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-6826)
- Kusse Urmale Mare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8522-1504)
- Getahun Fentaw Mulaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4173-3759)
- Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6081-4108)
- Bizunesh Fantahun Kase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4667-4624)
- Simeon Meskele Leyto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4428-5776)
- Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1595-5654)
- Abay Woday Tadesse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0499-4690)
- Ahmed Adem Mohammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3257-1281)
- Kebede Gemeda Sabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3024-9857)
- Osman Ahmed Mohammed
- Oumer Abdulkadir Ebrahim
- Tesfahun Simon Hadaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5983-9830)
- Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7986-6442)
- Habtamu Solomon Demeke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8427-3396)
- Beriso Furo Wengoro
- Gashaye Gobena Andarge
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Charles Sturt University (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Samara University (ET)
- Wollo University (ET)
- Woldia University (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05691-9
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.98