Determinants of Low Birth Weight: Comparison Between Perception and Records Using the Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data

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This research compares low birth weight determinants measured and perceived by mothers, highlighting socioeconomic factors in newborn health.

Strong correlation observed between infants' weight at birth and mothers' perceptions of size, suggesting perception can serve as an estimate.
Significant determinants included maternal education and household wealth, impacting both low birth weight and perceived birth size outcomes.
Analysis used data from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey, reflecting a broader understanding of neonatal health in low-resource settings.
Findings support the idea that maternal perception may be a useful proxy for assessing birth weight when direct measurement is challenging.

Prayogi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This research compares low birth weight determinants measured and perceived by mothers, highlighting socioeconomic factors in newborn health.