Development and Validation of a Risk Score to Predict Low Birthweight Using Characteristics of the Mother: Analysis from BUNMAP Cohort in Ethiopia

Development and Validation of a Risk Score to Predict Low Birthweight Using Characteristics of the Mother: Analysis from BUNMAP Cohort in Ethiopia

At least one ultrasound is recommended to predict fetal growth restriction and low birthweight earlier in pregnancy. However, in low-income countries, imaging equipment and trained manpower are scarce. Hence, we developed and validated a model and risk score to predict low birthweight using maternal...

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Main Authors: Hamid Y. Hassen, Seifu H. Gebreyesus, Bilal S. Endris, Meselech A. Roro, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
prediction
model
risk score
low birthweight
pregnant women
decision curve analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/5/1587

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