ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025
Incidence of low birth weight among newborns delivered in health facilities in the Volta Region, 2019-2023.
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introductionLow birth weight (LBW) is a significant determinant of newborn survival, child health and development. There is limited information on the burden and geographical distribution of neonates with LBW in the Volta Region of Ghana. We determined the incidence and distribution of LBW in the region from 2019 to 2023.
methodA review of institutional birth weights in the Volta Region from 2019 to 2023 was performed using data extracted from the District Health Information Management System. The variables extracted were live births, birth weight, parity of mother, district and year. We performed descriptive statistics and presented the results in a table, graph and map.
resultsA total of 190,385 live births were recorded, with 15,960 LBW neonates, 8.4% [95% CI: 8.3-8.5]. The trend of LBWs ranged from 8.5% in 2019 to 8.2% in 2023, with the highest value of 8.8% in 2022. The majority of LBWs were recorded among multiparous mothers (59.8%, 95% CI: 59.1-60.6%). LBW cases were recorded across all districts in the region with the highest rate, 12.0% in Ho, and South Dayi Districts and the lowest rate, 2.0% in Afadzato South District.
conclusionThe incidence of LBW in the Volta region from 2019 to 2023 was 8.4%, with notable variations across districts. The highest rates were observed in Ho and South Dayi, whereas Afadzato South recorded the lowest rates. These findings provide a basis for further studies to reduce the incidence of LBW in the Volta Region of Ghana.
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