Maternal Characteristics and Socio-Economic Factors as Determinants of Low Birth Weight in Indonesia: Analysis of 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS)

• Main Authors: Wulandari, Fatqiatul, Mahmudiono, Trias, Rifqi, Mahmud Aditya, Helmyati, Siti, Dewi, Mira, Yuniar, Cindra Tri
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: Health and Community Services
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/283019/1/Fatqiatul%20Wulandari_Maternal%20Characteristics.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/283019/; https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/21/13892

Although low birth weight (LBW) is still a major health problem in Indonesia, studies about determinants of LBW with large sample sizes are still limited. This study aimed to examine the association between LBW and maternal characteristics, as well as socio-economic backgrounds in Indonesia. A secon...