Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Women Towards the Neonatal Jaundice in Pakistan

The need for neonatal jaundice screening awareness in the Pakistani population: short communication

“…At the same time, most of the respondents’ sources of information were old-aged family members despite being conducted in a rural area, where people often disregard medical advice or treatment due to financial constraints or hesitancy towards acceptance of medical treatment. Still, 83.9% of the participants were positive about seeking medical consultation 4 .…”

“…In rural Pakistan, women mostly opt for home deliveries by midwives. Also, due to early discharge from the hospital after the delivery, the diagnosis of severe neonatal jaundice is often missed 4 . In Pakistan, mothers are usually discharged after one or two days of hospital stay.…”