Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan

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Main Author: Tikmani, Shiyam Sunder
Publication Date: 2024
Other Authors: Mårtensson, Thomas, Roujani, Sana, Feroz, Anam Shahil, Seyfulayeva, Ayshe, Mårtensson, Andreas, Brown, Nick, Saleem, Sarah
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spelling Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistanhealthcare providers’ knowledge, practices, perceived barriers, and the potential of a mobile app for identifying preterm and low birth weightGeneralSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-beingPublisher Copyright: © 2024 Public Library of Science. All rights reserved.Introduction Reliable methods for identifying prematurity and low birth weight (LBW) are crucial to ending preventable deaths in newborns. This study explored healthcare providers’ (HCPs) knowledge, practice, perceived barriers in assessing gestational age and birth weight and their referral methods for preterm and LBW infants. The study additionally assessed the potential of using a mobile app for the identification and referral decision of preterm and LBW. Methods This qualitative descriptive study was conducted in Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan. Participants, including doctors, nurses, lady health visitors, and midwives, were purposefully selected from a district headquarter hospital, and private providers in the catchment area of Global Network’s Maternal and Newborn Health Registry (MNHR). Interviews were conducted using an interview guide after obtaining written informed consent. Audio recordings of the interviews were transcribed and analyzed using NVIVO® software with an inductive approach. Results The HCPs had extensive knowledge about antenatal and postnatal methods for assessing gestational age. They expressed a preference for antenatal ultrasound due to the perceived accuracy, though accept practical barriers including workload, machine malfunctions, and cost. Postnatal assessment using the Ballard score was only undertaken sparingly due to insufficient training and subjectivity. All HCPs preferred electronic weighing scales for birth weight Barriers encountered included weighing scale calibration and battery issues. There was variation in the definition of prematurity and LBW, leading to delays in referral. Limited resources, inadequate education, and negative parent past experiences were barriers to referral. Foot length measurements were not currently being used. While mobile apps are felt to have potential, unreliable electricity supply and internet connectivity are barriers.Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (ENSP)RUNTikmani, Shiyam SunderMårtensson, ThomasRoujani, SanaFeroz, Anam ShahilSeyfulayeva, AysheMårtensson, AndreasBrown, NickSaleem, Sarah2024-08-12T22:14:19Z2024-042024-04-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10362/170531eng1932-6203PURE: 97852040https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299395info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)instname:FCCN, serviços digitais da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiainstacron:RCAAP2024-09-09T01:40:18Zoai:run.unl.pt:10362/170531Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireinfo@rcaap.ptopendoar:https://opendoar.ac.uk/repository/71602025-05-28T18:48:55.868059Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP) - FCCN, serviços digitais da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiafalse
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title Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
spellingShingle Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
Tikmani, Shiyam Sunder
General
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
title_short Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
title_full Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
title_fullStr Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
title_full_unstemmed Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
title_sort Exploring gestational age, and birth weight assessment in Thatta district, Sindh, Pakistan
author Tikmani, Shiyam Sunder
author_facet Tikmani, Shiyam Sunder
Mårtensson, Thomas
Roujani, Sana
Feroz, Anam Shahil
Seyfulayeva, Ayshe
Mårtensson, Andreas
Brown, Nick
Saleem, Sarah
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Roujani, Sana
Feroz, Anam Shahil
Seyfulayeva, Ayshe
Mårtensson, Andreas
Brown, Nick
Saleem, Sarah
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Mårtensson, Thomas
Roujani, Sana
Feroz, Anam Shahil
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Mårtensson, Andreas
Brown, Nick
Saleem, Sarah
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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