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Prevalence of low birth weight and associated factors in Ethiopia: An umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analyses

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  • Neway Ejigu
  • Negussie Sarbecha
  • Kenbon Seyoum
  • Degefa Gomora
  • Girma Geta
  • Chala Kene
  • Sheleme Mengistu
  • Derese Eshetu
  • Yaregal Admasu
  • Telila Mesfin
  • Daniel Atlaw
  • Girma Beressa

Abstract

Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the major causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the goal of reducing newborn morbidity and mortality by 2030, low-income countries, including Ethiopia, still confront major challenges. Although various systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMA) have been conducted on LBW in Ethiopia, there is notable variation among their findings. This umbrella review aimed to consolidate inconsistent findings into a single summary estimate, providing a robust synthesis of evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses to bolster health policy development and planning in Ethiopia.Articles were retrieved on PubMed/Medline, Science Direct, Web of Science, HINARI, and Google Scholar. Assessments of Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist scores were used to assess the quality of the included SRMA studies. A random-effects model was used to estimate the overall effect size.A total of eleven SRMA studies (5 prevalence and 6 predictors) involving 190,492 neonates with an outcome of interest were included in the analysis. The summary estimate for the prevalence of LBW was 16% (95% CI: 13, 18%). Being prematurity [POR: 7.86; 95% CI: 5.79, 10.67], not attending antenatal care (ANC) [POR: 2.4, 95% CI: 1.49, 3.88], having pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) [POR: 4.2; 95% CI: 2.78, 6.36], being a rural resident [POR: 2.14, 95% CI: 1.56, 2.94], having a pregnancy interval

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  • Neway Ejigu & Negussie Sarbecha & Kenbon Seyoum & Degefa Gomora & Girma Geta & Chala Kene & Sheleme Mengistu & Derese Eshetu & Yaregal Admasu & Telila Mesfin & Daniel Atlaw & Girma Beressa, 2025. "Prevalence of low birth weight and associated factors in Ethiopia: An umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analyses," PLOS Global Public Health, Public Library of Science, vol. 5(5), pages 1-15, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pgph00:0004556
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004556
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