Improving birth weight measurement and recording practices in Kenya and Tanzania: a prospective intervention study with historical controls

• Váldodahkkit: Alloys K'Oloo (Dahkki), Evance Godfrey (Dahkki), Annariina M. Koivu (Dahkki), Hellen C. Barsosio (Dahkki), Karim Manji (Dahkki), Veneranda Ndesangia (Dahkki), Fredrick Omiti (Dahkki), Mohamed Bakari Khery (Dahkki), Everlyne D. Ondieki (Dahkki), Simon Kariuki (Dahkki), Feiko O. ter Kuile (Dahkki), R. Matthew Chico (Dahkki), Nigel Klein (Dahkki), Otto Heimonen (Dahkki), Per Ashorn (Dahkki), Ulla Ashorn (Dahkki), Pieta Näsänen-Gilmore (Dahkki)
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• Almmustuhtton: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant public health concern given its association with early-life mortality and other adverse health consequences that can impact the entire life cycle. In many countries, accurate estimates of LBW prevalence are lacking due to inaccuracies in co...