Risk Factors Associated with Very Low Birth Weight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nageen Hussain ()
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Nageen Hussain: Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, New Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 2022, vol. 4, issue 3, 891-898

Abstract: Background:Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) is due to multiple gestations and reproductive-assisted techniques. Neonatal complications mainly arise in infantswith VLBW and Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW). The main objective was to study the risk factors associated with VLBW and to conduct a meta-analysis. Methods:A meta-analysis was done to present the most recent risk variables for VLBW. Electronic databases were searched for information on the suggested topic. Using STATA version 14, the relevant data was extracted, and statistical analysis was conducted.Results:A total number of 112 studies have been conductedon the topic ofVLBW worldwide from 2000 to 2020. Information from many parts of the world was evaluated in which GDP or per capita income, age, and education were followed in prominent regions of the world. As GDP and education level improved, the nutritional status also improved. Fifteen studies have been identified, with five meetingthe inclusion criteria for the metanalysis of VLBW

Keywords: Very Low Birth Weight; Meta-Analysis; Extremely LBW; Per Capita GDP; Hypocalcemia; Hypoglycemia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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