Effect of Antenatal Sessions on Postnatal Knowledge and Practices Regarding Neonatal Jaundice among High-risk Primigravidas | ||||
Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
Article 66, Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2021, Page 1077-1092 PDF (831.12 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2021.194021 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Rania El-Kurdy1; Omayma Mustafa Abu Samra2; Gawhara Gad Soliman Ebrahem2; Elham Hassan Tawfik3, 4; Marwa Ibrahim Hamdy Aboraiah1 | ||||
1Woman’s Health and Midwifery Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||||
2Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||||
3Community Based Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The British University in Egypt (BUE) | ||||
4Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: To decrease neonatal morbidity and mortality, it is important to increase awareness about neonatal jaundice in high-risk primigravidas and develop a practical approach toward this. This study aimed to examine the effect of antenatal sessions on postnatal knowledge and practices regarding neonatal jaundice among high-risk primigravidas. Study design: A quasi-experimental, comparative study was utilized. Setting: The study was performed at Antenatal Clinics of Obstetrics and Gynecological Specialty Center at Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects: The study included a purposive sample of 122 high-risk primigravid women. Tools: Data were collected using a structured interview schedule and women reported knowledge and practices regarding neonatal jaundice. Results: The mean knowledge and postnatal practice scores were significantly increased in the study group and decreased in the control group. Conclusion: Holding antenatal sessions about neonatal jaundice for high-risk primigravidas were effective in instilling satisfactory knowledge and adequate practical skills about postnatal care for babies exhibiting neonatal jaundice. Recommendations: Maternity, pediatric, and community nurses should be encouraged to take an active role in conducting antenatal sessions suitable for high-risk primigravidas regarding neonatal health problems. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Antenatal Sessions; High-risk Primigravidas; Postnatal Knowledge; Neonatal Jaundice | ||||
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