Prevalence and Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight in the Solomon Islands: Evidence From the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data

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dc.contributor.authorKaforau, L.S.
dc.contributor.authorTessema, G.A.
dc.contributor.authorJancey, J.
dc.contributor.authorBugoro, H.
dc.contributor.authorPereira, G.
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractLow birth weight (LBW) has contributed to more than 80% of under-5 deaths worldwide, most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. We used the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data to identify the prevalence and risks associated with LBW in the Solomon Islands. Low birth weight prevalence estimated was 10%. After adjustment for potential confounders, we found the risk of LBW for women with a history of marijuana and kava use was 2.6 times, adjusted relative risk (aRR) 2.64 at a 95% confidence interval [0.64, 10.95] and 2.5 times [aRR: 2.50 (0.63, 9.88)] than among unexposed women, respectively. Polygamous relationship, no antenatal care, decision-making by another person were 84% [aRR: 1.84 (1.15, 2.93)], 73% [aRR: 1.73 (0.96, 3.13)], and 73% [aRR: 1.73 (0.96, 3.13)] than among unexposed women, respectively. We also found that 10% and 4% of LBW cases in the Solomon Islands were attributable to a household of more than 5 members and tobacco and cigarette use history. We concluded that LBW in the Solomon Islands relied more on behavioral risk factors, including substance use and health and social risk factors. We recommended further study on kava use and its impact on pregnancy and LBW.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityLydia Sandrah Kaforau, Gizachew A. Tessema, Jonine Jancey, Hugo Bugoro, and Gavin Pereira
dc.identifier.citationAsia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2023; 35(2-3):136-144
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/10105395231158868
dc.identifier.issn1010-5395
dc.identifier.issn1941-2479
dc.identifier.orcidTessema, G.A. [0000-0002-4784-8151]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/142223
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSAGE Publications
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1099655
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1173991
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1195716
dc.rights© 2023 APJPH
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/10105395231158868
dc.subjectlow birth weight; risk factors; Solomon Islands; Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey 2015 (SIDHS 2015)
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshBirth Weight
dc.subject.meshPrenatal Care
dc.subject.meshPrevalence
dc.subject.meshRisk Factors
dc.subject.meshFamily Characteristics
dc.subject.meshPregnancy
dc.subject.meshInfant, Newborn
dc.subject.meshInfant, Low Birth Weight
dc.subject.meshMelanesia
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.titlePrevalence and Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight in the Solomon Islands: Evidence From the 2015 Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey data
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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