Maternal factors associated with low birth weight in public hospitals of Mekelle city, Ethiopia: a case-control study

Maternal factors associated with low birth weight in public hospitals of Mekelle city, Ethiopia: a case-control study

Abstract Background Mothers in low socio-economic conditions frequently have low birth weight infants. Inaddition Physically demanding work during pregnancy also contributes to poor fetal growth. During gestation a woman needs balanced nutrition for a healthy outcome. Women with inadequate nutrition...

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Main Authors: Sielu Alemayehu Desta, Ashenafi Damte, Tsehay Hailu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Low birth weight
Maternal
Factors
Case control
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-020-00890-9

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