Pattern and predictors of maternal care-seeking practices for severe neonatal jaundice in Nigeria: a multi-centre survey

Ezeaka, Chinyere; Ugwu, RO; Mukhtar-Yola, Mariya; Ekure, Ekanem N.; Olusanya, Bolajoko O.

doi:10.1186/1472-6963-14-192

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“…Adequate maternal knowledge, early perception, and care seeking behavior are fundamental components of effective management of NNJ. [ 18 ] This study revealed unexpected moderate knowledge and attitude scores of Egyptian mothers in most domains with a mean of 6.6 and 20.6, respectively, although the majority of them were illiterate or had low educational attainment. This may be partly associated with successful implementation of extensive primary care network in Egypt, as well as frequent broadcasting free health messages.…”

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Perceptions, practices, and traditional beliefs related to neonatal jaundice among Egyptian mothers

Moawad

Abdallah²,

Ali³

2016

Medicine

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Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is one of the most common neonatal disorders worldwide. It is still a main cause of avoidable brain damage, physical and mental impairment, and probable death in newborns.We aimed to assess perceptions, practices, and traditional beliefs among Egyptian mothers toward NNJ that may contribute to delayed presentation and inappropriate management of hyperbilirubinemia.This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2015. We interviewed 400 Egyptian mothers who gave birth in <1 month before the study using a structured questionnaire. Participants were recruited from outpatients of Cairo University Teaching Hospital.This study revealed unexpected moderate knowledge and attitude scores of Egyptian mothers in most domains with a mean of 6.6 and 20.6, respectively, although the majority of them were illiterate or had low educational attainment. In terms of knowledge, 52.3% of participants had adequate knowledge about NNJ in the aspects of awareness, risk factors, management, and complications. Almost all participants exhibited moderate (89.8%) and high levels (10%) of positive attitudes toward NNJ. Maternal sociodemographic factors influenced knowledge level, attitudes, and behaviors related to NNJ in Egypt. Working mothers and those residing in urban areas were significantly more knowledgeable (P = 0.023 and 0.021, respectively), and attained higher attitude scores (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively) than housewives and rural ones. Moreover, significantly higher attitude scores (P < 0.001) were attained by those who had completed their university [22.3 (SD = 3.1)] or postgraduate education [22.2 (SD = 3.6)].The majority of Egyptian mothers have a satisfactory level of knowledge and attitudes related to NNJ. However, cultural beliefs and traditional infant care practices still have an impact on mothers regardless of their educational level.

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Perceptions, practices, and traditional beliefs related to neonatal jaundice among Egyptian mothers

Moawad

Abdallah²,

Ali³

2016

Medicine

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“…In terms of neonatal jaundice symptoms, 71% in our finding and similarly 77% in Nigeria (Egube et al 2013) have defined neonatal jaundice as yellow discoloration on the body. However, almost 56% of respondents in a study done also in Nigeria (Ezeaka et al 2014), recognised the effect of neonatal jaundice as poor feeding, irritability, abnormal cry, abnormal body stretching or abnormal eye movement. Whereas, a study done by Ng & Chong (2014) shows only 22% mothers were able to identify all the symptoms, similar as our findings (37%).…”

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Knowledge and Attitude of Neonatal Jaundice – Orang Asli Perspective

Adeeb

Kumarasamy

Hamid

et al. 2016

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The incidence of neonatal jaundice among aborigines is increasing with the morbidity and mortality among this group are well recognized. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude status on neonatal jaundice among Orang Asli in Sepang, Selangor. Cross-sectional study was conducted within two weeks in Kampung Orang Asli in Sg. Pelek, Sepang, Selangor. A simple random sample of adults aged 18 years and above was selected. Data were collected by an interviewed structured questionnaire. Overall, out of 152 residents, 67% were aware about neonatal jaundice. Majority of them were female (72%), married (78.4%) and respondents who have children (86%). Among those who were aware, almost 68% have good knowledge, in which 70% recognized jaundice by yellow discoloration on the body. High pitched crying (12.7%) and not feeding (10.8%) were among symptoms they knew. Almost 50% of the respondents believed neonatal jaundice may cause mental retardation. As for management of neonatal jaundice at home, majority of them (47%) will expose the baby under the sun, 7.8% will take herbal medication whereas 2% will continue with breast feeding. Almost eighty percent of the respondents will send their jaundiced baby to the hospital immediately, whereas 23% prefer management by nurse at home. Although majority of respondents in Kg. Orang Asli Sg. Pelek have good knowledge & good attitude on neonatal jaundice, some mothers are still likely to resort to self-treatment with potentially harmful therapies.

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“…Adequate maternal knowledge, early perception, and care seeking behaviour are fundamental components of effective management of NNJ 15 . In this study, only 22% of mothers had an adequate level of knowledge about NNJ whereas a study conducted in Egypt showed that 52.3% of participants had adequate knowledge about NNJ 16 .…”

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Knowledge about neonatal jaundice among Nepalese mothers

Shrestha

Pertini

Shrestha³

2019

Sri Lanka J Child Health

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Introduction: Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ) is an important contributor to the high neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nepal. Objectives: To assess the knowledge among mothers about NNJ. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 177 mothers in Sunakothi, Lalitpur, a village in Kathmandu valley, with an interview schedule and convenient sampling technique. Results: Of the 177 mothers, 57.1% were in the 26-30 year age group, 98.7% had at least four antenatal visits, 81.6% were Hindus, 50.6% were educated up to class eleven and 42.9% were housewives. Around 50% of mothers had a low level of knowledge (score <50%), 28.6% had moderate level of knowledge (score 50-75%) and 22% had adequate level of knowledge (score >75%) regarding NNJ. Whilst 84% of mothers believed that the danger sign of NNJ was inability to feed the baby, 11% of mothers believed that mental retardation and death were complications of NNJ. A few mothers (12%) were aware about the cause of NNJ. Around 74% mothers believed that exposing the baby to sunlight is the home management of NNJ but only 2% had heard about phototherapy. Whilst knowledge about NNJ had a statistically significant relationship with maternal education, there was no statistically significant relationship with age, occupation or parity.

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Pattern and predictors of maternal care-seeking practices for severe neonatal jaundice in Nigeria: a multi-centre survey

Cited by 32 publications

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Perceptions, practices, and traditional beliefs related to neonatal jaundice among Egyptian mothers

Perceptions, practices, and traditional beliefs related to neonatal jaundice among Egyptian mothers

Knowledge and Attitude of Neonatal Jaundice – Orang Asli Perspective

Knowledge about neonatal jaundice among Nepalese mothers

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