Women Midwives and Midwifery
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): Women, Midwives and Midwifery journal

The Relationship between Maternal Factors and Low Birth Weight (LBW) at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital

Della Winanti (Universitas 'Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)
Elika Puspitasari (Universitas 'Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2023

Abstract

Background: In 2020, the number of Infant Mortality Rates reached 2.4 million people due to LBW (34.5%). LBW contributes 60 to 80% of all infant deaths. LBW is babies born weighing less than 2500 grams. LBW has problems if the baby does not die at the time of birth, it will have a risk of growing and developing slowly, stunting, affected by non-communicable diseases, anemia, and impaired heart function. Purpose: To determine the relationship between maternal factors and the incidence of LBW at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital. Methods: This research used a quantitative analytic survey with a case-control approach. This study used medical record data and maternal cohorts. The population in this study was 604 newborn babies at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital with a total sample of 142 respondents. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. This study employed the master table as a data collection method. The data analysis used is the chi-square test. Results: Based on the results of chi-square analysis, maternal parity (p-value = 0.228) with OR = 1.518, gestational age (0.000) OR = 15.200, multiple pregnancies (0.009) and OR = 10.161, and preeclampsia (0.164) and OR = 0.571. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between gestational age and multiple pregnancies with the incidence of LBW. Meanwhile, parity and preeclampsia do not have a significant relationship with the incidence of LBW. It is recommended for every pregnant woman to carry out routine check-ups during pregnancy to prevent the occurrence of LBW

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wmm

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Humanities Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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The Women Midwives and Midwifery journal provides a forum for the publication dissemination and discussion of advances in evidence controversies current research and current knowledge. It promotes continuing education through the publication of research findings systematic and other reviews, experts ...