A STUDY TO ASSESS THE LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT OF SCORECARD FOR EARLY PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION ON MATERNAL RISKS AMONG MOTHER IN SELECTED HEALTHCARE AT TUMKUR

Introduction: The Low birth weight babies are common problem with have a maternal risk of complications and health problems irrespective of caste, custom, religion, culture, ect. One of the efforts to prevent LBW births is to detect risk factor in pregnancy women. This study aims to test the accuracy of an early LBW detection scorecard based on maternal risk factors. Methods: Design; The research design used was observational analytical study. Sample: the sample in this study was 177 mothers who were registered and delivered at selected hospitals and PHC at Tumkur. Sampling technique used Purposive sampling methods. Tools and research instruments are LBW score card, maternal medical records, baby’s scale are used. A purposive sample design is adopted in the DHO with primary sampling units being census enumeration blocks (CEBs) in urban areas and villages in rural areas, face to face interviews was conducted to collect data. Result: The LBW scorecard which was based on maternal factors analysis can significantly predict LBW births.(p=0.000) Conclusion: The LBW early detection score card is able accurately to predict the incidence of LBW births. Through analysis and calculations of maternal risk factors, it can be seen whether the mother is at risk of giving birth to a LBW or normal weight baby. Early detection of LBW can improve for at-risk babies, resulting in a positive impact on their health outcomes.