Prevalence and Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight in the Solomon Islands: Evidence From the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight in the Solomon Islands: Evidence From the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data

Low birth weight (LBW) has contributed to more than 80% of under-5 deaths worldwide, most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. We used the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data to identify the prevalence and risks associated with LBW in the Solomon Islands. Low birth weig...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kaforau, Lydia Sandrah Kuman, Tessema, Gizachew, Jancey, Jonine, Bugoro, H., Pereira, Gavin
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
Subjects:
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey 2015 (SIDHS 2015)
low birth weight
risk factors
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Female
Humans
Prevalence
Infant, Low Birth Weight
Prenatal Care
Risk Factors
Family Characteristics
Melanesia
Birth Weight
Online Access:http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1099655
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93374

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http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1099655
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93374

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