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Monitoring Spatial Pattern of Birth Weight in India Using Statistical Process Control Techniques
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- Monitoring Spatial Pattern of Birth Weight in India Using Statistical Process Control Techniques
Abstract Content (not more than 300 word, should include: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, critical findings & Conclusion):
Introduction: Child health is one of the key indicators for assessing the health infrastructure of a country, and among various determinants, birth weight serves as a critical measure. Both low birth weight (LBW) and high birth weight (HBW) pose significant risks to the health of the newborn and the mother, often leading to short and long-term complications. Therefore, monitoring birth weight is essential for improving maternal and child health outcomes and ensuring the overall health development of a nation.
Objective: The primary objective of this study is to monitor and assess the spatial and socio-demographic variations in birth weight across India using Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, particularly control charts.
Methodology: This study utilizes Statistical Process Control techniques, specifically control charts, to examine patterns and variations in birth weight across six major regions of India- Central, Eastern, Northern, North-Eastern, Southern, and Western as well as by place of residence (urban/rural) and social caste categories. The analysis is based on data from the birth file of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), focusing on the birth weight of the last-born child during the reference period 2016-2020.
Finding: The control chart approach enables the identification of statistically significant deviations and potential areas of concern or improvement in birth weight trends across regions. Findings indicate that the Southern region consistently exhibits the most reliable and stable birth weight patterns, which may be attributed to better prenatal care, higher rates of institutional deliveries, and more robust health infrastructure.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the utility of applying quality control methods like SPC in the domain of public health and offers a novel perspective for continuous monitoring and targeted intervention strategies aimed at reducing birth weight-related health disparities across India.
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Gender:
Female
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