Uncovering the Characteristics of Low Birth Weight Babies in Agricultural Areas

Abstract

Work in agricultural areas can affect the health of the mother during physically demanding pregnancies, exposure to pesticides, other harmful substances used, long working hours, and low concern for antenatal care. This is one of the causes of BBLR, especially in agricultural areas. The purpose of describing the characteristics of BBLR in agricultural areas treated at dr. Haryoto Lumajang Hospital. Quantitative method with observational design, using retrospective approach of secondary data. The population is BBLR aged 0-28 days who are treated in the Neonatal room of dr. Haryoto Lumajang Hospital. Sampling through 50% of cases from 2020-2022. The data are analyzed univariately, presented in the form of graphs. The results of BBLR characteristics in agricultural areas treated at dr. Haryoto Lumajang Hospital, including 83% with third trimester pregnancies, 66% premature, 72% spontaneous births, 10% born with meconium amniotic, 13% born with RDS, 70% born to multiparous mothers, 53% born with mild asphyxia. Conclusion The characteristics of BBLR in agricultural areas treated at dr. Haryoto Lumajang Hospital include 3rd trimester pregnancy, prematurity, spontaneous birth, birth with meconium amniotic, birth with RDS, born to multiparous mothers, and born with mild asphyxia. There needs to be proper prevention starting from pregnancy in order to prevent low birth weight so as to minimize abnormal growth and development.