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Sociodemographic risk factors associated with low birthweight in United Arab Emirates

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

A. Bener ,
Y. M. Abdulrazzaq  and
A. Dawodu
A. Bener
Affiliation:
Department of Community Medicine, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
Y. M. Abdulrazzaq
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
A. Dawodu
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Summary

This case-control study was undertaken to determine socio-demographic risk factors for low birth weight in Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates) over a 12-month period in 1992–93. A total of 3485 live births occurred of which 293 (8·4%) were low birth weight. The risk factors considered were mother's occupation, house conditions, place of residence (urban or rural), maternal smoking habits, antenatal care, availability of help in the home, maternal BMI and educational status. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that mother's occupation, maternal smoking, antenatal care, and lack of help in the home were associated with increased risk of low birth weight.

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Research Article
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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 28 , Issue 3 , July 1996 , pp. 339 - 346
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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