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Study to correlate the parental judgement of neonatal jaundice using clinical and biochemical profile

Aparna Patidar1, Nada Ali Imran2, Aapurti Awasthi3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, NNF Fellowship Neonatology, Consultant Pediatrician at Ace Clinic, Rohini, New Delhi, India.

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Maternal recognition of neonatal jaundice is accurate. Educated mothers, especially those from urban areas or with prior experience, can identify and grade jaundice similarly to clinicians, enabling faster medical presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Neonatal jaundice affects 60-80% of newborns.
  • Delayed recognition of jaundice can cause preventable complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the accuracy of maternal recognition and grading of neonatal jaundice.
  • To determine factors influencing timely presentation of jaundiced newborns.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 500 infants, primarily males from rural backgrounds.
  • Data collected on socioeconomic class, maternal education, and urban/rural origin.
  • Maternal recognition and grading of jaundice compared to clinical assessment.

Main Results:

  • 81% of infants presented at the hospital within 72 hours.
  • Educated mothers, urban mothers, and those with prior experience recognized jaundice earlier.
  • Maternal grading of jaundice correlated well with clinical assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal recognition and grading of neonatal jaundice are accurate.
  • Maternal education and background influence early detection and presentation.
  • Accurate maternal assessment can lead to faster medical intervention for neonatal jaundice.

Keywords:
Kramer's gradeNeonatal jaundiceclinician, parents

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