Risk factors associated with low birth weight and the knowledge of pregnant women

Authors

  • Bertha Severina Ravelo Álvarez Policlínico Universitario "Pablo Agüero Guedes". Caibarién, Villa Clara
  • María Elena Suárez Echemendía Policlínico Universitario "Pablo Agüero Guedes". Caibarién, Villa Clara
  • Conrado Zerquera Peña Policlínico Universitario "Pablo Agüero Guedes". Caibarién, Villa Clara

Keywords:

low birth weight infant, risk factors, health education, pregnant women

Abstract

Low birth weight is defined as a newborn weighing less than 2500 g, regardless of its gestational age. It is important to identify risk factors that childbearing age or pregnant women may have, and the knowledge they have on this subject in order to implement educational activities at different levels. This would enable a better health and happiness for the mothers the infants and the family.

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Ravelo Álvarez BS, Suárez Echemendía ME, Zerquera Peña C. Risk factors associated with low birth weight and the knowledge of pregnant women. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2013 Jan. 6 [cited 2025 Jun. 25];7(1):77-9. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/101

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2013): January-March

Section

Comunications

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