Maternal factors associated with the occurrence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) Infants at the Haji Hospital, East Java Province

Abstract

Introduction: Low birth weight infants are an indicator of public health problems. They are also included in the 100 core health conditions the World Health Organization (WHO) compiled. LBW Infants are still the cause of infant mortality in Indonesia. The infant mortality rate in Indonesia is still not reaching the SDGS target. Objective: This study aims to examine maternal factors associated with the occurrence of LBW Infants at the Haji Hospital, East Java Province Method: This study used a retrospective method with a case-control study design. This study took a sample of 258 infants with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection uses secondary data in the form of collection carried out in the delivery and medical records room. Result: Bivariate analysis obtained the results of gestational age (p < 0.001), history of LBW infants (p = 0.03), anemia (p = 0.641), hypertension in pregnancy (p < 0.001), maternal illness (p < 0.001) with the occurrence of LBW infants. Based on multivariate analysis, mothers with gestational age <37 weeks had OR 8.667 (95%CI 4.509-16.659), a history of LBW infant had OR 10.736 (95%CI 1.895-60.809), hypertension in pregnancy OR 2.468 (95%CI 1.250-4.869), and maternal illness OR 3.212 (95%CI 1.301-7.932) times to experience LBW infants. Conclusion: This study highlights the burden of caring for LBW infants in the Haji Hospital in East Java province. Maternal factors need to be given special attention during pregnancy. Health promotion measures, early detection screening, and intervention of related factors need to be done so that the occurrence of LBW infants can be prevented.