Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers attending Vaccination Centers in Central West Bank

Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers attending Vaccination Centers in Central West Bank | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 8 June 2024 V1 Latest version Share on Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers attending Vaccination Centers in Central West Bank Authors : Zeina Sinnokrot 0009-0004-3884-875X [email protected] , Sanaa Zeidan , Kinda Abu Salah , Bashar Zuaiter , and Hussein Hallak Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.171786042.25136149/v1 260 views 142 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Abstract Objectives: Worldwide, the neonatal age group bears high mortality risk that is attributed to diverse causes. In Palestine, there is a scarcity of studies investigating the determinants of neonatal deaths. Through this research, we investigated the level of mothers’ knowledge and awareness in recognizing neonatal danger signs (NDS) and associated factors. Hypothesis: There is no difference in mothers’ knowledge regarding NDS with regard to diverse socio-demographic characteristics and reproductive factors including antenatal and postnatal care. Methodology: A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 377 mothers who gave birth in the last year and attended primary care centers for child vaccination in Ramallah and Jerusalem Governance from December 2023 to January 2024. This was done using structured questionnaires completed through face-to-face interviews covering socio-demographic variables, mothers’ reproductive history, and NDS knowledge assessment. Results: Among the 377 mothers, only 51% had good knowledge, reporting at least three danger signs. The most frequently mentioned were difficulty breathing (73.21) and fever (64.72%), while hypothermia (2.65%) and convulsions (11.67%) were the least mentioned. Statistical analysis indicated that having a national health insurance card ( p =0.002) and an educated husband ( p =0.020) are significantly associated with mothers’ knowledge of NDS. These factors could potentially be important to consider in intervention and educational programs aimed at improving mothers’ knowledge. Conclusion: This study showed that mothers’ knowledge of NDS is relatively low, impacting public health in Palestine as in other developing countries. Therefore, collective efforts are needed to educate mothers on the importance of early NDS identification. Supplementary Material File (main document.docx) Download 55.44 KB File (tables.docx) Download 18.84 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 08 June 2024 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords central west bank knowledge neonatal danger signs neonatology Authors Affiliations Zeina Sinnokrot 0009-0004-3884-875X [email protected] Al-Quds University View all articles by this author Sanaa Zeidan Al-Quds University View all articles by this author Kinda Abu Salah Al-Quds University View all articles by this author Bashar Zuaiter Al-Quds University View all articles by this author Hussein Hallak Al-Quds University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 260 views 142 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Zeina Sinnokrot, Sanaa Zeidan, Kinda Abu Salah, et al. Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers attending Vaccination Centers in Central West Bank. Authorea . 08 June 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.171786042.25136149/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. 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