Résumé

Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is a public health problem in both developed and developing countries. The objective of this study was to investigate its prevalence and associated risk factors. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Kita and San health districts from November 2017 to November 2018. It involved 1258 participants in the two districts. Data were analyzed using the software SPSS version 25. A logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with LBW. The significance threshold was set at p < 0.05. Results: The incidence of low birth weight (LBW) was 7.1%. Following a multivariate logistic regression analysis, marital status (unmarried), gravidity (primigravidity), and gestational age (<37 weeks) emerged as significant predictors of LBW, with adjusted odds ratios of 2.70 [1.15 - 6.35], p = 0.023, 2.36 [1.40 - 3.98], p = 0.001, and 15.36 [6.92 - 34.08], p < 0.001, respectively. Conclusion: These findings suggest that primigravidity, unmarried status, and gestational age less than 37 weeks are associated with LBW in Mali. LBW is a multidimensional challenge, and an integrated approach of medical, social, economic, and educational measures is required to address this concern.

Mot-clés :

Lbw; Associated Factors; Mali