Abstract
This paper examined the relationship between birth weight and head circumference of babies. The ordinary least square method of linear regression analysis and Chi-square test were utilized to achieve its objectives. The hypothesis that birth weight is independent of head circumference; birth weight is independent of sex; and head circumference is independent of sex was rejected at 5 percent level of significance. The result showed that birth weight is dependent on head circumference and sex; and that head circumference depends on sex. Birth weight and head circumference of male babies are higher than that of the female babies. However, female have normal head circumference than male. Moreso, a significant linear positive relationship exists between birth weight and head circumference.
Highlights
Birth weight is a reliable outcome measure of the quality of pregnancy; it is the most important indicator of maturity of the neonate and health status of the mother
Low birth weight increases prenatal mortality for reasons ranging from prematurity, to placental sufficient
The head circumference commonly known as occipital frontal circumference is usually measured with flexible tape or ultrasonographically
Summary
Birth weight is a reliable outcome measure of the quality of pregnancy; it is the most important indicator of maturity of the neonate and health status of the mother. In health and for signs of problems or illness, one of the assessments is Birth weight Measurement of the occipital; frontal circumference known as the head circumference. This work wants to find out if most of the deformities and sickness that leads to high infant mortality rate and other psychologically problems could be attributed to the weight and to the head circumference at birth. It becomes very important to study the weight of newly born infants This will help parents during pregnancy to check their baby’s weight with the help of a medical practitioner so that these babies will not run the risk of developing some kinds of ill health or deformities associated with very low or very high weights.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
