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Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Associated Factors among HIV Exposed and Non-exposed Newborns in Kalomo, ZambiaBy Miyanda Petty, Mavis Ngalande Zulu
Abstract: Human Immune Virus (HIV) does not have a direct effect on the progression of pregnancy. However, it influences various pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight (LBW), a major contributing factor to under five and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine the prevalence of LBW among HIV exposed and nonexposed newborns at Kalomo District Hospital from 2015 to 2018. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study conducted at Kalomo District Hospital …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 12, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 20–27 Read article →