Neonatal Jaundice Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Nurses Working in Neonate Intensive Care Units and Pediatric Wards

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الملخص

The incidence of Neonatal Jaundice is increased in infants of East Asian, Indian, American and Greek descents. Greater awareness is needed among nurses to assess jaundice and educate parents on how to assess jaundice and prevent complications.Nurses must have good practices to provide proper services to keep newborns free from any harm or malpractice that might lead to other complications. The overall aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of nurses working in (NICU) and Pediatric Wards.Aim of the study:To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses working in(NICU) and pediatric wards regarding Neonatal Jaundice in the northern area of the West Bank. Study Design:A descriptive, cross sectional study was done using a convenience sample of all nurses(n=174) working in the NICU and pediatric wardsin 9 governmental and private hospitals in the Northern area of the West Bank. Study Tools: After reviewing the previous studies, a-68 items questionnaire was formulated by the researcher to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among nurses working in NICU and pediatric wardsregarding neonatal jaundice. Results:The study founded that 90.2%(157) of nurses had a moderate knowledge of neonatal jaundice. Most of the nurses gained high level of knowledge about various types of neonatal jaundice and differences among them.The results also showed that 157 (90.2%) participants IVhad moderate level of knowledge about signs and symptoms, treatments and complications of neonatal jaundice. No significant differences were found between knowledge and marital status, level of education, total experience, type of shift, place of residence, and the age of the participants.81.6%(142) of nurses held positive attitudes about neonatal jaundice. 85.1%(148) nurses had moderate level of practice regardingneonatal jaundice.No significant differences were found between attitudes and practice of nurses with demographic factors except between attitudes and training.Results found a positive relationship between knowledge and practice.It also showed a positive relationship between attitude andpractice. However; the result showed no association between knowledge and attitude regarding Neonatal Jaundice.Conclusion: The study demonstrated that nurses working in(NICU) and pediatric wardshad moderate knowledge and practicewith a positive attitude regarding Neonatal Jaundice. This highlights the needofa more appropriate education for nurses. Ministry of Health must implement the necessary interventions that must standardize practice to ensure efficiency and effectiveness while securing children safety in the care delivered. This ultimately will most likely to prepare mothers for discharge, to reduce newborn readmission for jaundice, and enhance maternal satisfaction

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رقم الوثيقة

06149c48-3f5f-49b8-ac70-9839d0a19914

رقم العقد

0

نوع الوسائط

Crawler

نوع المحتوى

الرسائل العلمية

صيغة المصدر

رسائل ماجيستير

نوع الملف

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أسماء الملفات

1697102_1.pdf

بيانات النشر

ترجمة العنوان

معرفة الممرضيين والممرضات حول صفار الاطفال حديثي الولادة في وحدة العناية المركزة للاطفال حديثي الولادة واقسام الاطفال في مستشفيات شمال الضفة الغربي بفلسطين

ألقاب المؤلفين

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اللغة

English

المصدر والدورية

اسم المصدر

Neonatal Jaundice Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Nurses Working in Neonate Intensive Care Units and Pediatric Wards

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0

إشراف وإعداد

الإشراف

سلام الخطيب

الإعداد

سامح محمد حسن فيومي

الاقتباسات الببليوغرافية