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The Effect of Neonatal Jaundice Education on Mothers' Knowledge Level and the Incidence of Jaundice Development

Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2023-11-01

Plain-language summary

This study was a randomised controlled trial conducted to determine the effect of the training given to mothers who gave birth by caesarean section in the obstetrics and gynaecology service clinic of Sultanbeyli State Hospital on the level of knowledge and the frequency of jaundice development. All participants who fulfil the inclusion criteria (86 in total) will be included in the study. The 'maternal data collection form' and 'information form on neonatal jaundice' will be applied to the pregnant women as a pre-test. Training will be planned for the participants in the intervention group in 2 sessions. Mothers in the control group will not receive this planned training. On the day of discharge, the 'neonatal jaundice information form' will be filled in again by the participants and the information scores will be recorded. After the intervention group is discharged, they will be called by telephone and jaundice symptoms will be questioned. After 1 month, the 'information form on neonatal jaundice' and 'neonatal follow-up form' will be filled in both groups and the information will be recorded.

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers who gave birth by planned cesarean section, * Mothers who did not receive planned training on neonatal jaundice, * Having been hospitalized for at least 2 days and having attended training at least 2 times until the day of discharge, * Being willing and willing to participate in the study, * Mothers who have the ability to read, write and understand Turkish, * Not having a psychological or mental disability Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers who did not attend the training or were discharged before 2 days, * Mothers who were admitted to the ward with an emergency cesarean section, * Having a risky pregnancy, * The baby being admitted to the intensive care unit during the hospitalization period (within 48 hours), * The baby being admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis other than neonatal jaundice after discharge, * Not being able to contact during the training process, * Mothers who did not attend the final test 1 month after the training

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in neonatal jaundice knowledge scores of the trained group after the training

Timeframe: Measurements will be made before the training, at discharge and 1 month after the training

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07187622

SponsorOkan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.