An Explorative Study to Determine the Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Its Risk Factors among Postnatal

To find out the prevalence of low birth weight babies in selected hospitals. To identify the level of risk factors for low birth weight among postnatal mothers in selected hospitals. To find out the relationship between the low birth weight and its risk factor among postnatal mothers in selected hospital. To find out the association between low birth weight and the selected demographic variables. To find out the association between risk factors and the selected demographic variables. 2. Hypothesis There will be a significant relationship between low birth weight and its risk factor among postnatal mothers in selected Hospital. There will be a significant association between low birth and its selected demographic variables There will be a significant association between risk factors and the selected demo graphic variables ISSN 2278 – 0211 (Online