Maternal Characteristics as Predictors For Birth Of Low Birth Weight (LBW)

Abstract

Introduction: The incidence of low birth weight (LBW) is influenced by internal factors of the mother and ANC (Antenatal Care). LBW is the underlying cause of two thirds of neonatal deaths. The main determinants of LBW were maternal age, gestational age, gestational distance, number of antenatal care and the incidence of anemia during pregnancy. LBW was defined as an infant weighing <2500 grams, regardless of gestational age. The purpose of this study was to analyze maternal characteristics as predictors of birth that gave birth to low birth weight (LBW). Method: This research design uses a correlation analytic design. The population was all 128 mothers who gave birth to low birth weight babies at RSI Sakinah Mojokerto, the sampling used was purposive sampling. Data were collected using medical record data instruments. The analysis using descriptive analysis, chi square and multiple logistic regression. Results: The results show that the maternal characteristics that had an effect were the gestational age of the mother at 20-38 weeks with an OR of 7.02 (2.69 - 18.35), the pregnancy interval <2 years with an OR value of 2.55 (1.37 - 4.75) , the frequency of ANC examinations with an OR value of 3.84 (2.25-6.56) and the incidence of anemia in mothers with an OR value of 3.29 (1.45 - 7, 49). Conclusions: Prevention of LBW needs to be done since pregnancy, improving the nutrition of pregnant women so that it can reduce the incidence of LBW.