Implications of the availability and distribution of birth weight on addressing neonatal mortality: population-based assessment from Bihar state of India.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A large proportion of neonatal deaths in India are attributable to low birth weight (LBW). We report population-based distribution and determinants of birth weight in Bihar state, and on the perceptions about birth weight among carers.

Design

A cross-sectional household survey in a state representative sample of 6007 live births born in 2018-2019. Mothers provided detailed interviews on sociodemographic characteristics and birth weight, and their perceptions on LBW (birth weight <2500 g). We report on birth weight availability, LBW prevalence, neonatal mortality rate (NMR) by birth weight and perceptions of mothers on LBW implications.

Setting

Bihar state, India.

Participants

Women with live birth between October 2018 and September 2019.

Results

SUBMITTER: Kumar GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9214371 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature