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Determinants of very low birth weight in India: The National Family Health Survey – 4 [PDF]
Wellcome Open Research, 2022 Background Low birth weight (LBW) is susceptible to neonatal complications, chronic medical conditions, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. We aim to describe the determinants of very low birth weight (VLBW) in India based on the National Family Health Survey – 4 (NHFS-4).
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Cureus, 2023 Malnutrition is a public health problem globally. Gujarat is one of the states facing challenges in dealing with malnutrition and anemia. The NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey-5) data reveals that the gains made in NFHS-4 (National Family Health Survey-4) were reversed in NFHS-5.
Soni, Jimeet +4 more
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Low birth weight among tribal in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey-4 [PDF]
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2021 Aim: The study aims to investigate the Low Birth Weight (LBW) of newborn infants among the tribal population in India. Methods and Materials: Study analyses 1,93,345 tribal children aged 0–5 years from the fourth round of the National Family Health Survey data (NFHS-4, 2015–16).
Nutan Kumari +3 more
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International Breastfeeding Journal, 2022 Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding in the initial six months of infancy plays a significant role in the physical and cognitive development of the child. One in two children below six months of age in India is not receiving exclusive breastfeeding, with the rates varying considerably ...
Haseena Chekrain Valappil +2 more
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Indian Journal of Public Health, 2023 Background: Men in the 25–54 year age group form the major workforce in developing countries like India. The rising trend of hypertension in this age group is a growing matter of concern. Objectives: This study analyzed secondary data ...
Prasad Waingankar +5 more
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Indian Journal of Public Health, 2020 Infant and child feeding practices are a prevalent challenge in Haryana.The present study aimed to determine factors associated with non-initiation of breastfeeding within 1 h of birth, no exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and no continued breastfeeding in Haryana.National Family Health Survey-4 data for the state of Haryana was used for analysis.
Jyoti Sharma +2 more
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2021 India has achieved noticeable decline in maternal mortality ratio through the implementation of National Health Mission programme across the country. However, India lags behind to achieve the target of millennium development goal (MDG5) to reduced maternal mortality ratio and improve universal reproductive health by 2015.The significant improvement in ...
Balhasan Ali +2 more
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PLOS ONE, 2021 To estimate sex-specific prevalence and associated socio-economic, demographic, and lifestyle risk factors of hypertension in India. We used data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) of 2015–16. The analysis based on 6,99,686 women (15–49 years) and 1,12,122 men (15–54 years) whose blood pressure (BP) were measured during the survey ...
Krishna Kumar, Sheuli Misra
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Utilization, Equity and Determinants of Full Antenatal Care in India: Analysis from the National Family Health Survey 4 [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019 Abstract Objectives: We examined the utilisation, equity and determinants of full antenatal care (ANC), defined as 4 or more antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and consumption of iron folic acid (IFA) for a minimum of 100 days, in India. Methods: We analysed a sample of 190,898 women from India's National Family Health
Gunjan Kumar +9 more
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Exploring the spatial patterns of cesarean section delivery in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey-4 [PDF]
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2020 Abstract Introduction Almost every day, 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications around the world. The risks and costs associated with C-section deliveries are significant, mainly where there was no medical indication. Past research has shown a positive and significant association with C-section and maternal death. Objective
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