Risk factors of low birth weight in Prof. Dr. H.M. Anwar Makkatutu Bantaeng general hospital in 2019

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to determine the risk factors for the incidence of LBW.

Methods

The research uses observational analytic with a case–control study design with a sample of 126 people, the data were analyzed using chi-square and multiple logistic regression.

Results

There were 3 variables which were risk factors for the incidence of LBW, exposure to cigarette smoke with OR = 3.441, nutritional status OR = 3.224, and utilization of ANC OR = 3.185, with a significance level of each p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Pregnant women are advised to routinely check their pregnancy, with a minimum of 4 examinations during pregnancy because by carrying out ANC all factors can be prevented, abnormalities that might arise quickly are known and immediately overcome before adversely affecting pregnancy.