Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes toward Danger Signs in Neonatal Illnesses

Author:

Eltyeb Ebtihal1,Basheer Randa2,Ahmed Amel2,Al-Makramani Ali1,Mahfouz Mohamed Salih1ORCID,Mohamedali Amna2,Balla Anwar2,Algadi Halima2,Gohal Gassem1

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia

2. Faculty of Nursing, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Neonates can show subtle signs of illness that could be overlooked by their mothers and caregivers. Therefore, basic knowledge regarding neonatal health and early detection of neonatal diseases can help improve survival. We assessed nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes toward the danger signs of neonatal illnesses. Materials and Methods: We performed a descriptive cross-sectional study using a structured online questionnaire based on danger signs categorized by the World Health Organization to assess knowledge of neonatal illness danger signs among nursing students. Results: We assessed 342 students, of which 67.0% (95% CI: 61.8–71.7) had good knowledge regarding neonatal illness danger signs, and 71.6% received information about neonatal care. About 33% of the participants had a basic knowledge of neonatal care, such as breastfeeding, immunization, routine postnatal care, and eye care. Students who received information on neonatal care were three times (AOR = 2.95, 95% CI: 11.59–5.47, p = 0.001) more likely to have good knowledge than those who did not. The students also showed a positive attitude towards the importance of knowledge regarding neonatal illness danger signs, teaching this subject in their college, participating in studies involving the practice and knowledge of mothers regarding neonatal illness danger signs, and the importance of knowledge in reducing neonatal mortality in the region. Conclusions: More training programs on neonatal care should be implemented to enhance knowledge and raise nursing students’ awareness of the dangerous signs of neonatal illnesses.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

General Medicine

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