Postnatal mother: Knowledge and attitude towards Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ)

Said, Norimah; Ashikin, N.; Mahfuzah,; Zuraidah, SH; Norhaini,; Ramadan, Maya

doi:10.25077/elevate.1.1.40-45.2018

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“…19 Studies done in Africa and other developing countries also showed that the knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers to NNJ is poor. [20][21][22][23] There was an association between knowledge, attitude and practice with some demographic factors like age, occupation, religion, parity, ethnicity and level of education. 15,20,[23][24][25][26] There seems to be a gap in the knowledge on NNJ by some health workers who are the major source of information to mothers.…”

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Neonatal jaundice: assessing the knowledge and intending practice of clinical medical students of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos Nigeria

Shehu

Onuwe

2019

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Neonatal jaundice is one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. There is the need therefore to equip our young upcoming doctors about the disease. Aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of clinical medical students of Bingham University Teaching hospital on Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ).Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried on clinical medical students of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical committee of the Hospital. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from 400-600L students using convenience sampling method for all those that consented to the study.Results: A total of 181 students were assessed with a M: F ratio of 1:1.2, age ranged of 18-30 years. About 98% of the students got the definition of jaundice correctly. There was no significant correlation between the definition of NNJ with age, sex educational level and tribe of the students. The major source of information was from their lectures and seminars accounting for 80% of sources. The assessment of the knowledge on the cause of NNJ was good with 145(80%) knowing that hematological/hereditary disease is a cause, 4(2.2%) did not know the cause of NNJ. The highest score for danger signs of NNJ was 98(54%) which was high pitch cry. About 60% of the students knew that blue light is the best colour of light for effective phototherapy, while 42(23%) did not know the answer. There was correlation between the intending practice and the educational level of the students p=0.016.Conclusions: The knowledge of some of the causes and the treatment of NNJ among the BHUTH was good and others were poor, therefore, more teachings and exposures need to be done.

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Neonatal jaundice: assessing the knowledge and intending practice of clinical medical students of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos Nigeria

Shehu

Onuwe

2019

Int J Res Med Sci

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“…Mothers' knowledge on these interventions could equally be attributed to the health education given to them by the health workers, and other civil society organizations that are into health education of communities. However, these stated interventions were found to relate to studies of Khalesi & Rakhshani,[31], Benova et al, [44], and Said et al, [45], which equally mentioned some of these interventions as treatment and management options for NNJ.…”

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Awareness and Knowledge Level of Puerperal Mothers on Neonatal Jaundice: A Qualitative Study in Northern Ghana

Boateng,

Sarah,

Asirifi

2024

Asian J. Pediatr. Res.

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Background: Neonatal Jaundice is a major contributing cause of newborn hospitalizations and a major cause of newborn mortality. It should not be a major cause of mortality even in developing countries Inadequate knowledge of mothers about NNJ results in delayed decision-making to seek timely medical interventions. Methods: Using an exploratory design, a semi-structured interview guide was used to assess puerperal mothers' knowledge of NNJ. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 15 mothers Too small size attend health services at the Tamale West Hospital with newborns sick of NNJ. An interview guide through an in-depth interview process was used to gather data. Interviews were recorded and transcribed before analyzing thematically to organize the data into major and sub-themes. Results: Awareness of NNJ was above average, the majority of mothers had knowledge of NNJ. Reported signs and symptoms of NNJ include yellowish eyes, palms, and skin. Treatment of jaundice was cited to include the use of phototherapy, and frequent breastfeeding. Causes and risk factors associated were; infections, G6PD defects, and consumption of herbal concoctions. Conclusions: Health education should be intensified at the various units of the hospital to correct cultural and religious practices and improve caregivers' and mothers understanding of NNJ.

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“…Poor knowledge and lack of better appreciation of NNJ is a precursor for poor clinical decisions including treat or not to treat, late medical care, and poor outcomes ( Ayete-Nyampong & Udofia, 2020 ; Demis et al, 2021 ; Hannon et al, 2001 ; Opara et al, 2014 ). A decade and half literature on NNJ shows that much research focus on maternal knowledge on NNJ with little focus on healthcare providers ( Adoba et al, 2018 ; Demis et al, 2021 ; Egube et al, 2013 ; Goodman et al, 2015 ; Lake et al, 2019 ; Ogunfowora & Daniel, 2006; Navabi et al, 2020 ; Said et al, 2018 ; Salia et al, 2021 ). However, there exist some studies on the knowledge of nurses and midwives on NNJ at varying levels (Alemu et al, 2011; Ekanem & Young, 1994 ; Ogunfowora & Daniel, 2006; Opara et al, 2014 ).…”

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Neonatal Jaundice Management: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, Ghana

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Background Nurses and midwives play important role in managing neonatal jaundice and provide nursing health education to mothers on preventive and remedial measures to neonatal jaundice. However, the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of nurses and midwives towards neonatal jaundice is not well understood in the Northern Region of Ghana. Aim of the study The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses and midwives towards the management of neonatal jaundice. Design and Method This is a hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted between the periods of January 2021 to August 2021 in the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Northern Region, Ghana. Descriptive analysis such as mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages were performed to give general description of the variables. Simple Pearson Chi-square test and logistic regression models were performed to test the level of associations between the outcome and independent variables and predictors for neonatal jaundice. A p-value of <.05 was considered statistically significant for the test of association. Results Among the 202 nurses and midwives, the mean age was 30.6 ± 3.8 years and majority were females (71.3%). The overall good knowledge, attitudes, and practices score towards neonatal jaundice was 69.30%, 64.90%, and 62.90%, respectively. After adjusting for other variables, good knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 22.41(10.21–49.18) p < .001) and good attitude (AOR = 25(11.86–55.07) p < .001) were positively associated with practices towards neonatal jaundice. Conclusion/Interpretation The participants demonstrated substantial knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards neonatal jaundice. However, there still exist some gaps in their knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards neonatal jaundice that need to be addressed to improve neonatal health outcomes in the study setting.

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Postnatal mother: Knowledge and attitude towards Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ)

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Neonatal jaundice: assessing the knowledge and intending practice of clinical medical students of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos Nigeria

Neonatal jaundice: assessing the knowledge and intending practice of clinical medical students of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos Nigeria

Awareness and Knowledge Level of Puerperal Mothers on Neonatal Jaundice: A Qualitative Study in Northern Ghana

Neonatal Jaundice Management: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, Ghana

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