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Effect of Awareness Program on Newly Mothers' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Neonatal Jaundice

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Background: Newborns are at a much-increased risk of neonatal jaundice due to the relative adverse effects of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of awareness program on newly mothers' knowledge and practices regarding neonatal jaundice. Research design:  A quasi-experimental research design (pre-and post-test) was used to achieve the aim of this study.  Setting:   The study was carried out in the pediatric outpatient clinics at Mansoura University Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample of 100 newly mothers was included in the previously mentioned setting their ages between 18 and 35 and accepted to participate in the study sample. Tools: Tool (I):  Newly Mothers' Personal Data such as age, level of education, occupation, and residence, Tool (II): Newly Mothers' Knowledge Assessment Sheet regarding to Neonatal Jaundice, and Tool (III): Newly Mothers' Practices Assessment Sheet regarding to neonatal jaundice. Results: The study findings revealed that mothers had a higher score of knowledge and reported practice post-implementation of the awareness program compared to pre-implementation regarding neonatal jaundice. There was a positive correlation between mothers' total knowledge and practice scores at the p= 0.001 level of significance regarding neonatal jaundice post-implementation. Conclusion: Implementing of awareness program has a positive effect on newly mothers' knowledge and practices regarding neonatal jaundice. Recommendations: An awareness program is recommended for newly mothers to improve their knowledge and practices regarding neonatal jaundice

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10.21608/ejhc.2024.368899

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Awareness program, Neonatal Jaundice, Newly mothers' knowledge and practices

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Magda

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Ahmed Abd El Aziz

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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

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Baraka

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Fam Mary

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Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University

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Hanan

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Kheir Abd Ellatif Elmowafi

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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

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Hoda

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Wahid Amer

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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Misr University for Science & Technology, Egypt

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15

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2

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46847

Issue Date

2024-06-01

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2024-07-23

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2024-06-01

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1,312

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1,325

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Effect of Awareness Program on Newly Mothers' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Neonatal Jaundice

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24 Dec 2024