Improving birth weight measurement and recording practices in Kenya and Tanzania: a prospective intervention study with historical controls

Improving birth weight measurement and recording practices in Kenya and Tanzania: a prospective intervention study with historical controls

Abstract Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant public health concern given its association with early-life mortality and other adverse health consequences that can impact the entire life cycle. In many countries, accurate estimates of LBW prevalence are lacking due to inaccuracies in co...

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Main Authors: Alloys K’Oloo, Evance Godfrey, Annariina M. Koivu, Hellen C. Barsosio, Karim Manji, Veneranda Ndesangia, Fredrick Omiti, Mohamed Bakari Khery, Everlyne D. Ondieki, Simon Kariuki, Feiko O. ter Kuile, R. Matthew Chico, Nigel Klein, Otto Heimonen, Per Ashorn, Ulla Ashorn, Pieta Näsänen-Gilmore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
Subjects:
Low birth weight (LBW)
Measurement
Accuracy
Digital scales
Data quality
Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-023-00305-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-023-00305-x

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