REVALENCE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AMONG CESAREAN SECTION DELIEVERIES AT PMC HOSPITAL NAWABSHAH (SBA).

Abstract

Objectives To determine the frequency of Low birth Weight among newborns delivered through cesarean section at PMC Hospital Nawabshah. Material and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from 23 October 2019 and completed on 04 March 2020 at Gynecology & Obstetric Department at Operation Theater of PMCH Hospital Nawabshah (SBA) after approval of Ethical Review Committee of the university. The 350 babies delivered through caesarian section in obstetric O.T of PMCH Nawabshah (SBA) were observed by convenience sampling. Weight of delivered baby was measured by analog weight machine within first hour of birth. All the variables were documented in well-structured questionnaire. The data was entered and analyzed by using SPSS Version 24.00. The results are presented by tables, charts and graphs. Results: The results of this research revealed the prevalence of low birth Weight babies 46% delivered among C-section in PMC Hospital Nawabshah city. The associated risk factor of LBW was high in the age group below 20 years 62.5%, Women with less education 48.8%, women with less husband’s education 50%.Conclusion The prevalence of low birth weight is 46% which is striking and alarming and more than the national prevalence. Proper intervention in health education should be done to decrease the magnitude of Low Birth Weight.