OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between birth weight and the anthropometric measurements of newborn to screen for low birth weight. METHODS: 1,252 newborns have been enrolled in the study. The birth weight, mid-arm, head and chest circumferences were measured by standard techniques. RESULT: The highest correlation of birth weight was found with chest circumference (r = 0.70). The maximum sensitivity of detecting low birth weight was seen with chest circumference (94.26%). CONCLUSION: Measurement of chest circumference being simple, easy, cheap and reliable method for identification of low birth weight in the community.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between birth weight and the anthropometric measurements of newborn to screen for low birth weight. METHODS: 1,252 newborns have been enrolled in the study. The birth weight, mid-arm, head and chest circumferences were measured by standard techniques. RESULT: The highest correlation of birth weight was found with chest circumference (r = 0.70). The maximum sensitivity of detecting low birth weight was seen with chest circumference (94.26%). CONCLUSION: Measurement of chest circumference being simple, easy, cheap and reliable method for identification of low birth weight in the community.
Authors: Ikenna K Ndu; Stella N Ibeziako; Egbuna O Obidike; Gilbert N Adimora; Benedict O Edelu; Josephat M Chinawa; Isaac N Asinobi; Nwachinemere D Uleanya Journal: Ital J Pediatr Date: 2014-10-28 Impact factor: 2.638
Authors: Ingrid G Azevedo; Norrara S O Holanda; Nivia M R Arrais; Raweny T G Santos; Ana G F Araujo; Silvana A Pereira Journal: BMC Pediatr Date: 2019-09-26 Impact factor: 2.125