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Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research

Chest and occipito-frontal circumference measurements in the detection of low birth weight among Nigerian newborns of Igbo ethnicity

Authors: Ikenna K Ndu, Stella N Ibeziako, Egbuna O Obidike, Gilbert N Adimora, Benedict O Edelu, Josephat M Chinawa, Isaac N Asinobi, Nwachinemere D Uleanya

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

The World Health Organisation has recommended the use of anthropometric measurements as birth weight surrogates. However, it has been found that cut-off points for these anthropometric measurements vary across nations and ethnic groups.

Objectives

To determine the predictive values of chest circumference (CC), occipito-frontal circumference (OFC) and their combinations for low birth weight (LBW) detection in Igbo newborns.

Methods

Live newborns of Igbo origin were recruited within 24 hours of delivery. Their CC, OFC and weight were measured. Cut off points for predicting low birth weight was determined using ROC analysis.

Results

A total of 511 live newborns were recruited. For birth weight <2500 g, cut-off values were: CC 30.9 cm; OFC 33.8 cm; summation of CC and OFC 64.9 cm; ratio of CC to OFC 0.92. For weight <2000 g, the cut-off values were: CC 29.6 cm; OFC 32.8 cm; summation of CC and OFC 63.7 cm; ratio of CC to OFC 0.91. CC correlated best with birth weight (r = 0.918).

Conclusion

CC is the best predictor for LBW.
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Metadata
Title
Chest and occipito-frontal circumference measurements in the detection of low birth weight among Nigerian newborns of Igbo ethnicity
Authors
Ikenna K Ndu
Stella N Ibeziako
Egbuna O Obidike
Gilbert N Adimora
Benedict O Edelu
Josephat M Chinawa
Isaac N Asinobi
Nwachinemere D Uleanya
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-014-0081-7

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