Effect of parity on birth weight of neonate

Abstract EN

ABSTRACT This field of study focuses on the multi-para pregnants and their effect on the size of a New born babies , after the exposure of pregnant to several internal and external factors affect the size and nature of the child.

Objective: this study was designed to identify risk factors for low birth Weight Neonate.

Methodology: A descriptive study (cross-sectional design) had been done on pregnant on Low Birth Weight Neonate, starting from the 17th June2013 to 14th April 2014.

Non –Probability (purposive) sample of (160) pregnant women , the ages range between (15-45) years .

Most of the samples Previously diagnosed for at least (2)month Low Weight Neonate.

They visited the care centers for pregnants women.

The data were collected through the use of semi-constructed questionnaire, which consists of two parts; (1) Socio demographic data previous history (2) Reproductive characteristic, Reliability of the questionnaires are determined through a pilot study and the validity through a panel of (10) experts.

The data were described statistically and analyzed through the use of the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis procedures.

Results :The findings of the present study indicate that the Low Weight Neonate affected by the obstetrical history.

The maximal effect presented by the premature baby , and type of delivery.

There is no significant association of Reproductive characteristic with Demographic, age, education level, Occupation and Consanguinity .

But high significant to previous premature baby ,type of delivery and receiving antenatal care during pregnancy .

Recommends: Regular and proper prenatal care provided in the health centers and through home visiting.

develop a special programs in the radio, television magazines , newspaper concerning pregnancy and prenatal care specially to school age girls using interesting teaching aids such as pictures diagrams …etc.

taking in consideration the public's income and level of education.