Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
2
journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
8
10.18869/mjiri
14
8888
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en
jalali
1396
11
1
gregorian
2018
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32
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online
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Low birth weight in Iran: Implications from a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis in the period 1999-2017
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis
Original Research
Original Research
<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low birth weight (LBW), a crucial determinant of neonatal complications, represents a major public health concern worldwide. Epidemiological research is of crucial importance for designing and implementing ad hoc interventions for this issue, helping and guiding decision- and policy-makers in each country to prevent the increased prevalence of LBW in infants through estimating the prevalence rate, identifying and controlling major risk factors. The present investigation aimed to systematically assess LBW prevalence rate in Iran and its determinants.<br>
<strong> Methods:</strong> PubMed/Medline via Ovid, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus as well as Magiran, SID and Irandoc were searched from inception until November 2016. Also, the grey literature (via Google Scholar) was mined. The DerSimonian-Laird model was exploited. The I2 and Q-test tests were used to investigate heterogeneity between the studies. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were performed to ensure the robustness and validity of our findings. Different cumulative meta-analyses were conducted stratifying according to the year of publication and sample size. Any potential bias in publication was assessed carrying out the Egger’s test.<br>
<strong> Results:</strong> LBW prevalence rate was estimated to be 8% (95%CI: 7-9) in Iran. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of finding. Studies were cumulated by the year of publication, and the results did not change pre- and post-cumulative meta-analysis. No publication bias could be observed.<br>
<strong> Conclusion: </strong>LBW prevalence rate in Iran is well comparable with the prevalence figures of both developed and developing countries. This could be due to the health reforms implemented in Iran throughout the years.<br>
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Low birth weight, Systematic review and meta-analysis, Iran
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http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2047-4&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Faezeh
Ebadi
ebadi.faezeh@yahoo.com
200319475328460038999
200319475328460038999
No
Student Research Committee, Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ahmad
Ghashghaee
ahmadbala@yahoo.com
200319475328460039000
200319475328460039000
No
Student Research Committee, Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,
Nicola
Luigi Bragazzi
robertobragazzi@gmail.com
200319475328460039001
200319475328460039001
No
School of Public Health, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Mariano
Martini
mariano.yy@gmail.com
200319475328460039002
200319475328460039002
No
Section of History of Medicine and Ethics, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Razieh
Sepehrian
sepehrian90@gmail.com
200319475328460039003
200319475328460039003
No
Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mozhgan sadat
Ghaemmohamadi
Ghaemmohamadi.m@gmail.com
200319475328460039004
200319475328460039004
No
Student Research Committee, Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sahar Sadat
Saeedi Shahri
s.s.saeedi75@gmail.com
200319475328460039005
200319475328460039005
No
Student Research Committee, Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Meysam
Behzadifar
m_behzadifar67@yahoo.com
200319475328460039006
200319475328460039006
No
Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Aidin
Aryankhesal
aryankhesal.a@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460039007
200319475328460039007
No
Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Masoud
Behzadifar
masoudbehzadifard@gmail.com
200319475328460039008
200319475328460039008
Yes
Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.