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Mostafa A Mostafa1, Naglaa M Kamal2, Sherif Eltaher3
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
Insights
Primary health care physicians in Egypt show significant knowledge gaps regarding neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NHB) diagnosis and management. Targeted training is crucial to improve care for infants with NHB.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatal Care
- Public Health
Background:
- Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NHB) is a common condition in newborns.
- Primary health care physicians (PHCP) play a vital role in early detection and management.
- Assessing PHCP knowledge is essential for improving neonatal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge of PHCP in Kalubia governorate, Egypt.
- To assess understanding of NHB causes, diagnosis, complications, and treatment.
- To identify areas for targeted educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey study.
- Interviews conducted with 500 PHCP in the Kalubia PHC sector.
- Data collected from 419 (84%) completed questionnaires.
Main Results:
- All respondents manage patients with NHB.
- PHCP knowledge on NHB was good in some areas but poor and potentially hazardous in others.
- Significant knowledge deficits were identified across various aspects of NHB.
Conclusions:
- Deficiencies in PHCP knowledge regarding NHB are prevalent.
- Pre-service and continuous training are essential for PHCP.
- Improved training can enhance the diagnosis and management of NHB.
Background And Objectives:
To evaluate the knowledge of the primary health care physicians (PHCP) in Kalubia governorate, Egypt, about the causes, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NHB).
Methods:
Cross-sectional survey distributed by interview to 500 physicians working in the primary health care (PHC) sector in Kalubia.
Results:
Out of 500 distributed surveys, 419 (84%) PHCP completed the questionnaire. They represent 174 (90%) out of 193 PHC units and centers. About 18% were males and 82% females with mean age of 28.5 ± 5.2 years, and mean duration of work was 3.3 ± 4.4 years. All of the respondents have patients with NHB in their daily practice. The knowledge of the PHCP was good in some aspects about NHB; however, it was poor and may be even hazardous in other aspects.
Conclusions:
Many areas of defects are detected in PHCP knowledge about NHB. Pre-service and continuous training of the PHCP about the diagnosis and management of NHB are essential.
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