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  • Neonatal care
  • Public health
  • Pediatric neurology

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  • Kernicterus, a severe consequence of untreated hyperbilirubinemia, remains a significant health issue globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • Management challenges are compounded in LMICs by the high prevalence of Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PDd) and fragmented healthcare systems.
  • Existing provider-driven systems in affluent nations aim to identify at-risk infants but are not universally effective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes of management errors leading to kernicterus.
  • To evaluate the potential benefits of increased parental involvement in infant jaundice management decisions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted on jaundice management pitfalls, including provider and parental knowledge and behavioral deficits.
  • Qualitative data from mothers of children with kernicterus were integrated to supplement the literature findings.

Main Results:

  • Systemic failures contributing to kernicterus include inadequate follow-up, poor provider advice, and parental delays in seeking care.
  • In LMICs, home births with unskilled attendants and traditional practices can exacerbate hemolysis in G6PDd infants.
  • Underestimation of jaundice severity, cultural/economic barriers, and ineffective treatments delay care; providing parents with information on jaundice recognition and risks is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Parental empowerment through education enhances their participation in care decisions.
  • Informed parents can better navigate obstacles when healthcare provider services are insufficient, ultimately improving infant safety and outcomes.