| publication name | Knowledge of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia Among Primary Health Care Physicians: A Single-Center Experience |
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| Authors | Mostafa A Mostafa1, Naglaa M Kamal2 , Sherif Eltaher3, Yahia Hamed1, Hany Abdelaziz1, Walid Abdelghany1, Efat Aser1, Eman Fawzy1 and Laila M Sherief |
| year | 2019 |
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| volume | Not Available |
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| Local/International | Local |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
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Abstract
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.