Regional characteristics of term pregnant women and the prevalence of low birth weight in Hainan Province, China
Abstract
This single-center, cross-sectional study aimed to describe the demographic and obstetric characteristics of Hainan-native parturients and to determine the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight (LBW) among term singleton births in this unique population. A total of 1,700 local women who delivered term singleton infants at Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center were enrolled, with maternal and neonatal data extracted from electronic medical records. The overall prevalence of term LBW was 3.4%. LBW was more common in women who were underweight before pregnancy (7.1%), adolescent mothers (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Birth
Development
and Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Critical Public Health
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN