TITLE:
Risk Factors of Low Birth Weight in Mbujimayi City, Democratic Republic of Congo
AUTHORS:
Kanyiki Katala Moise, Banza Ndala Deca Blood, Mukendi Mukendi Jean René, Ciamala Mukendi Paul, Mukendi Ntumba Kennedy, Kaya Tompa Brigitte, Ilunga Bimpa Cedric, Kolela Kolela Alain, Mulewu Ngandu Hypolitte, Kabamba Nzaji Michel
KEYWORDS:
Risk Factors, Low Weight, Mbujimayi
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.4 No.3,
March
31,
2017
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to identify and
explain the factors influencing the birth of underweight children in the city
of Mbuji-Mayi. Methods: This is not a paired case-control study of births
registered from 1 to June 30, 2015 in maternity hospitals in three health zones
selected for this study, cases are all children born with low weight and
witnesses are all children born with a normal weight is 2500 g and more. The significance level was set at p