Abstract Background: Neonatal jaundice is one of the commonest diseases in newborns. Due to its’ dangerous effects on the brain, it is important to be diagnosed as early as possible and so treated properly. Therefore, by increasing their knowledge, mothers will be better able to identify jaundice early and take appropriate action. Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers toward neonatal jaundice and its associated risk factors in Al Hilla City. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study which carried out on a convenient sample of 138 mothers of neonates with neonatal jaundice aged 0–28 days and admitted to neonatal care units in the three main hospitals in Al Hilla City, including Imam Al-Sadiq General Teaching Hospital, Babylon Maternity and Pediatric Teaching Hospital, and Al Noor Pediatric Hospital. It was conducted over a period of two months beginning from February 15 to April 15, 2023. Result: This study involved 138 mothers of newborns with jaundice. The majority of mothers was between 20 and 30 years old and was housewives. More than half of the mothers were from urban areas. Nearly half of the mothers had attended primary school. The majority of the births were delivered by cesarean section. Out of the 138 mothers, 33 had a positive medical history during pregnancy. Most neonates aged between 1 and 10 days, with male newborns accounting for 62.3% of the total. The majority of newborns were delivered at 37 or more gestational weeks. Conclusion: This study shows a moderate knowledge among Babylonian mothers about neonatal jaundice and a moderate attitude toward it. There was a strong association between mothers’ education, residence, and their attitude toward jaundice.
Alshujairi et al. (Thu,) studied this question.