Low Birth Weight and Associated Factors in Sudan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Elfatih M Malik, Abdullah Al-Nafeesah, Ashwaq AlEed, Ishag Adam

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Elfatih M MalikFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum P.O. Box 321, Sudan.

Abdullah Al-NafeesahDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6822-7872

Ashwaq AlEedDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5918-2246

Ishag AdamDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5031-7741

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Abstract

backgroundLow birth weight (LBW) is one of the most significant health issues worldwide, especially in countries with fewer resources. No systematic reviews or meta-analyses on LBW have been conducted in Sudan, the third largest African country.

methodsA systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted to assess the pooled prevalence of LBW in Sudan and the associated factors. PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect were searched for studies on LBW in Sudan. The meta-analysis was performed by calculating the pooled prevalence of LBW. The meta package in R was used for statistical analysis.

resultsThe final sample comprised 10 studies, with 10,043 neonates enrolled. The overall pooled prevalence of LBW was 13.0% (95% CI [13.0, 14.0]; I

conclusionsThis review reveals a high prevalence of LBW in Sudan. The factors identified in this review may help health planners and policymakers design and implement preventive interventions for LBW.

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ageanemialow birth weightmeta-analysisSudansystematic review

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PMID41749629

DOI10.3390/children13020274

PMCPMC12939934

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