Background: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is one of the most common disorders worldwide. In time and proper management to reduce serious neurological complications depends on mothers’ knowledge and beliefs about NNJ. Objective: To determine knowledge and attitude on neonatal jaundice of postnatal mothers in Motahari Hospital, Urmia, Iran. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 200 mothers who delivered in Motahari Hospital, Urmia, Iran, were interviewed in the first 3 days of delivery, using a structured questionnaire. Results: The mean knowledge score was 6.65 (SD=3.5) out of 15 and the mean attitude score was 25.9 (SD=4.48) out of 35. The knowledge of mothers on causes, treatment and complications of neonatal jaundice was not adequate. Knowledge and attitude scores were correlated with the past experiences of neonatal jaundice and educational levels. Conclusion: There are still misconceptions on the risk factors, treatments and complications of neonatal jaundice among mothers. Special educational programs are needed to increase the awareness of mothers.
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abstract = {Background: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is one of the most common disorders worldwide. In time and proper management to reduce serious neurological complications depends on mothers’ knowledge and beliefs about NNJ. Objective: To determine knowledge and attitude on neonatal jaundice of postnatal mothers in Motahari Hospital, Urmia, Iran. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 200 mothers who delivered in Motahari Hospital, Urmia, Iran, were interviewed in the first 3 days of delivery, using a structured questionnaire. Results: The mean knowledge score was 6.65 (SD=3.5) out of 15 and the mean attitude score was 25.9 (SD=4.48) out of 35. The knowledge of mothers on causes, treatment and complications of neonatal jaundice was not adequate. Knowledge and attitude scores were correlated with the past experiences of neonatal jaundice and educational levels. Conclusion: There are still misconceptions on the risk factors, treatments and complications of neonatal jaundice among mothers. Special educational programs are needed to increase the awareness of mothers.},
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