Journal of Neonatal Biology

Uchenna Ekwochi

Publications

• Research Article
  Maternal Risk Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight Neonates: A Multi-Centre, Cross-Sectional Study in a Developing Country
  Author(s): Ikenna K Ndu, Benedict O Edelu, Samuel N Uwaezuoke, Josephat C Chinawa, Agozie Ubesie, Christian C Ogoke, Kenechukwu K Iloh and Uchenna EkwochiIkenna K Ndu, Benedict O Edelu, Samuel N Uwaezuoke, Josephat C Chinawa, Agozie Ubesie, Christian C Ogoke, Kenechukwu K Iloh and Uchenna Ekwochi
  
  Background: Low birth weight (LBW) deliveries contribute to high neonatal mortality rates (NMR) in developing countries. Several maternal risk factors are associated with LBW newborns. Appropriate interventions will help to reduce the incidence of LBW deliveries in these countries and improve neonatal survival outcomes. This study aims to identify maternal risk factors associated with LBW in Enugu, South-east Nigeria. Subjects and Methods: A multi-centre, cross-sectional study of 506 consecutive live newborns delivered between September 1st and December 31st 2011 was conducted in a south-east Nigerian city. Maternal data included last menstrual period, history of illnesses such as hypertensive disorders and anaemia during pregnancy, delivery date and time. The weights of the newborns were measured at birth. Data were analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) ver.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0897.1000190

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