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Birth weight

Estimating the effect of antenatal care models on birthweight in low- and middle-income countries: Evidence from a DHS-based propensity score matching analysis

Aklilu Habte Hailegebireal, Demelash Woldeyohannes Handiso

published 14 Aug 2026

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Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia

Abrahaley Brhane Gebrekidan, Negasi Asres Mesfin, Kiros Gereziher Arafayne, Getachew Mebrahtu Welay

published 03 Aug 2026

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Bacterial vaginosis in early pregnancy and birth outcomes: Evidence from a prospective cohort in the middle belt of Ghana

Dennis Gyasi Konadu, Alex Kwame Owusu-Ofori, David Kwame Dosoo, Zuwera Yidana, Gladys Matuamo Ngo, Philomina Nkansah Nfum, Richard Joshua Tetteh, Dennis Adu-Gyasi, Kwaku Poku-Asante

published 31 Jul 2026

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Incidence of mortality and its predictors among low birth weight neonates in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Chalachew Adugna Wubneh, Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonen, Bruck Tesfaye Legesse, Belay Tafa Regassa, Daniel Niguse Mamo, Zenebe Abebe Gebreegziabher, Mariam Alemayehu Abebaw, Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Leweyehu Alemaw Mengstie, Alemu Birara Zemariam

published 29 Jul 2026

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Early DNA methylation at the NGFI-A binding site of the NR3C1 1F promoter predicts cognitive functions at age five: Evidence from the Parents as Teachers intervention in the ZEPPELIN study

Elena Silvia Gardini, Alex Neuhauser, Simone Schaub, Isabelle Kalkusch, Patsawee Rodcharoen, Ulrike Ehlert, Andrea Lanfranchi, Gustavo Turecki, Peter Klaver

published 20 Jul 2026

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Association between pre-birth waist circumference and neonatal size and health in mother-newborn pairs in Lausanne, 1917–1921

Rosa Hinselmann, Katarina L. Matthes, Kaspar Staub, Mathilde Le Vu

published 13 Jul 2026

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Determinants of low birth weight babies delivered at paropakar maternity and Women’s hospital: A case-control study

Sadiksha Pokhrel, Paras Kumar Pokharel, Anup Ghimire, Birendra Kumar Yadav, Avaniendra Chakravartty, Swastika Poudel, Laxmiswori Prajapati, Akshaya Acharya

published 22 Jun 2026

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Prevalence and risk factors of adverse birth outcomes in Bangladesh: Insight from a nationwide survey

Ahadul Hassan Bhuiyan Konok, Md. Shahadoth Hossain, Md. Hafizul Islam

published 17 Jun 2026

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Predictors of infant birth weights: Role of the Lebanese mediterranean diet, psychosocial factors and maternal health status

Paula Hage Boutros, Jessy El Hayek Fares, Maya Bassil, Kristine G. Koski

published 10 Jun 2026

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Electrolyte imbalance in Asphyxiated term neonates: Incidence, predictors, and outcomes from a prospective cohort study in Northern Uganda

Bahari Yusuf, Tom Ediamu, Simon Odoch, Zeinab Issa Ali, Yasin Ahmed H. Abshir, Abdulahi Abdirizak Farah, Abishir Mohamud Hersi, Ahmed Owjama, Hamdi M. Yusuf, Zakaria Abdi Said, Theoneste Hakizimana, Walyeldin Elfakey, Grace Ndeezi

published 04 Jun 2026

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Association between first-trimester cell-free fetal DNA levels and the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight: A propensity score-matched cohort study

Xiaosa Wang, Hui Shao, Junjiang Wu, Guofeng Yin

published 11 May 2026

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Nourishing futures: Assessing nutritional health among children under-five years of age belonging to a particularly vulnerable tribal community in Southern India

Sneha Deepak Mallya, Biju Soman, Srikanth Gouspure, Pavan Kumar Thatoju, Dinesh M. Nayak, Ashwini Kumar, Harpreet Kaur, Ranjitha S. Shetty

published 11 May 2026

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Genetic evaluation of early growth in horro sheep under smallholder farm management, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Tamiru Kibebew, Tesfaye Getachew, Kassahun Bekana Kitila, Gemeda Duguma Jaleta

published 08 May 2026

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