Mother's Knowledge toward Neonatal Jaundice Complications in Baghdad City

Abstract

Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is one of the most common diseases globally. It is believed that delays in detection and improper treatment of neonatal jaundice can be responsible for neonatal morbidity and mortality. Knowledge of mothers play an important role in the course of this health condition.

A descriptive analytical study was conducted in internet based from 1 February 2021 to 25 June 2021. The study aimed to identify mother's knowledge toward neonatal jaundice complications and to find out the association between mother's knowledge and their socio demographic characteristics.

A purposive "non-probability" sample of (200) mothers and their children diagnosed with complications from neonatal jaundice.

The data were collected by mothers in internet based.

Questionnaire form was constructed for the purpose of the study. It consists of two parts which were dealing with the demographic characteristics of the mothers and their knowledge towards neonatal jaundice complications. Reliability of the questionnaire was determined through internal consistency. Content validity of the questionnaire was determined through panel of experts.

Data were analyzed through descriptive statistical approach (frequency, percentage and inferential statistical analysis, chi-square) are used by Socioeconomic Package for Social Science approach Version 26.

The finding of the study demonstrated that mothers have highly information about neonatal jaundice with signs and symptoms, while they have low knowledge regarding complications. Results showed that there is highly significant association between mother’s information with their ages and their educational level.

The study recommended providing continuing medical education programs, annual workshops need to be certified by the training department directorate of health about newborns jaundice for mothers and the ways that help to prevent it in future.s