Effect of Maternal Socio Demographic Factors on Birth Weight of New Born

Abstract

Pregnancy joyous movement in the life of a woman. It is the origin of human life. in developing
country low birth weight and delivery of pre term baby are the major public health problems which
may cause survival of new born, morbidity and mortality. in Indian context birth weight of new born
is predictor for babies survival and growth and development. Study carried out to study the effect of
maternal socio demographic factors on birth weight of new born. Material methods -The present
study cleared by ethics committee of KIMS. Observational approach with Prospective Research
design was used. Data collected with framed questionnaire on socio demographic from 124
antenatal women. Unable to give consent were excluded. Data analysis by use of SPSS20 version.
Results- Out of 124 full term delivered mothers 124 50(40.32%) were delivered LBW 74(59.68%)
were delivered NBW. Age 17-20yrs. and above 30years were under risk to deliver LBW P value=
<0.0001 less education & lowered socioeconomic class P value= <0.0001, height less than 155cm
χ2 -18444, P = <0.0001, weight less than 50kg 1st trimester χ2 Value - 18839, P value= <0.0001
was significantly associated with birth weight of new born asp value was <0.0001. Type of Family
and religion of the antenatal women was not significantly associated with birth weight of new born
as p value was >0.05. Mothers with LSCS delivered significantly high proportion of LBWs p value=
<0.0103 Conclusion- LBW is a major issue to prevent this there are modifiable factors would be
helpful like avoid too early also too late marriage, improve educational status of a girl child, good
socio economic condition diet of woman have direct impact on weight gain of mother as well as new
born.