Socioeconomic inequality and determinants of low birth weight in Kenya: a multilevel analysis using 2022 demographic and health survey

Socioeconomic inequality and determinants of low birth weight in Kenya: a multilevel analysis using 2022 demographic and health survey

Abstract Background Socioeconomic inequality remains a critical determinant of health outcomes worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, one of the most pressing maternal and child health challenges is the high prevalence of low birth weight (LBW), which is a key indicat...

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Main Authors: Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Getachew Asmare Adella, Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis, Kirubel Eshetu Haile, Alemu Workineh, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Low birth weight
Socioeconomic inequality
Determinants
KDHS
Kenya
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-02074-9
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