Advances in Pediatric Research
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ISSN: 2385-4529
ISSN: 2385-4529
Department of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
He is affiliated to Department of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia; 2Department of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
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Low Birth Weight and Its Associated Factors among Neonates Born in the Public Health Institutions of Nekemte Town, East Wallaga Zone, West Oromia, Ethiopia
Author(s): Tariku Gidada*, Dessalegn Wirtu and Befirdu Mulatu
Background: Birth weight is an important indicator to judge the survival chances of the new-born. Many of the new-born
die during their first year of life because of low birth weight as they become the victims of protein energy malnutrition
and infection. Low birth weight has intergeneration effect in Ethiopia. However, no other study has been conducted
on status of birth weight in the study area. Hence, the need to conduct this study was to provide current information
about the birth weight and associated factors among neonates born in public health institutions in Nekemte town, East
Wollega zone, Oromia, west Ethiopia.
Objective: To assess neonatal birth weight and its associated factors among births at public health institutions providing
delivery service in Nekemte town.
Method: A community .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2385-4529.21.8.39