Open AccessNeonatal Jaundice: awareness, perception and preventive practices in expectant mothers
Author(s) -
Kokou Hefoume Amegan-Aho,
Catherine Segbefia,
Naa Djama O Glover,
Gloria Akosua Ansa,
Taiba Jibril Afaa
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
ghana medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2616-163X
pISSN - 0016-9560
DOI - 10.4314/gmj.v53i4.3
Subject(s) - medicine , jaundice , polyclinic , family medicine , pediatrics , intervention (counseling) , nursing , surgery
Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is a preventable cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Improving mothers' knowledge will help with early recognition of NNJ, prompt and appropriate intervention. This study highlights the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding neonatal jaundice among expectant mothers attending the antenatal clinics of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra.