ABSTRACT
The broad objective of this study borders on the incidence of low birth weight among woman of child bearing age using Kajarko Local Government in Kaduna State. The study examine the factors and risk associated to low birth weight among woman of child bearing age.
Survey research design was adopted for the study and with the aid of convenient sampling method, the researcher selected Fifty-five (55) participant who are Women and Health workers in Primary Health Center in Kajarko Local Government in Kaduna State. Well structured questionnaire was issued to the respondent of which 50 responses were retrieved and validated for the study. Data was analyzed in frequencies and tables using simple percentage, Mean and Standard Deviation. Hypothesis test was conducted using Chi-Square Statistic package for social science (SPSS). Findings from the study revealed that the incidence of low birth weight is prevalent across regions and within the country however, the great majority of low-birth-weight births occur in low- and middle-income regions and especially in the most vulnerable populations in Karjako Local Government Kaduna State. Findings also revealed that Low birth weight (LBW) is considered as the single most important predictor of infant mortality, especially of deaths within the first month of life . Hence the consequences of LBW is a significant determinant of infant and childhood morbidity, particularly of neurodevelopmental impairments such as mental retardation and learning disabilities. The study therefore recommend Policy makers and health planers should optimize programs of community based nutritional promotion programs giving due attention to rural segment of the community. The zonal and woreda health offices should work on the adequacy of nutritional counseling given to expectant mothers with due emphasis given to mothers lower than 50 kg in weight.
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