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    Prevalence and Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight in the Solomon Islands: Evidence From the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data

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    Authors
    Kaforau, Lydia Sandrah Kuman
    Tessema, Gizachew
    Jancey, Jonine
    Bugoro, H.
    Pereira, Gavin
    Date
    2023
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Kaforau, L.S. and Tessema, G.A. and Jancey, J. and Bugoro, H. and Pereira, G. 2023. Prevalence and Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight in the Solomon Islands: Evidence From the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. 35 (2-3): pp. 136-144.
    Source Title
    Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
    DOI
    10.1177/10105395231158868
    ISSN
    1010-5395
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School
    Curtin School of Population Health
    Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Health Sciences
    Funding and Sponsorship
    http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1099655
    http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1173991
    http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1195716
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93374
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Low birth weight (LBW) has contributed to more than 80% of under-5 deaths worldwide, most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. We used the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data to identify the prevalence and risks associated with LBW in the Solomon Islands. Low birth weight prevalence estimated was 10%. After adjustment for potential confounders, we found the risk of LBW for women with a history of marijuana and kava use was 2.6 times, adjusted relative risk (aRR) 2.64 and 2.5 times (aRR: 2.50) than among unexposed women, respectively. Polygamous relationship, no antenatal care, decision-making by another person were 84% (aRR: 1.84), 73% (aRR: 1.73), and 73% (aRR: 1.73) than among unexposed women, respectively. We also found that 10% and 4% of LBW cases in the Solomon Islands were attributable to a household of more than five members and tobacco and cigarette use history respectively. We concluded that LBW in the Solomon Islands relied more on behavioral risk factors, including substance use as well as health and social risk factors. We recommended further study on kava use and its impact on pregnancy and LBW.

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