Emeonye OP¹*, Nwatu Madukaibeya¹, Felix Chinwendu J², Nwakanma Odochi², Obioma-Anosike Ugonma³ and Akunna Okorie³

¹Department of Nursing Sciences, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
²Nursing Services Department, Ministry of Health Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
³Primary Health Development Agency, Abia State, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Emeonye OP, Department Of Nursing Sciences, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.

Received: October 11, 2022; Published: December 26, 2022

Abstract

Background: Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera that result from raised level of bilirubin in the blood and the commonest complication among newborn infant in Nigeria. When a baby has jaundice, either too much bilirubin is being produced or the liver does not get rid of it quickly enough due to immaturity of the liver.

Objectives: The objectives were to ascertain the incidence, risk factors, management and preventive measures of neonatal jaundice.

Methodology: Past medical record of the neonates from 2016 to 2018 were gotten from labor and Postnatal wards, and nursery units. Questionnaires were also used to collect data from nurses working in the same wards to ascertain the accuracy of the data collected.

Results: The study revealed that neonatal jaundice is on the increase and had the highest incidence between 2016, On the causes of neonatal jaundice,40 (80%) said enzyme deficiency increase red blood cell breakdown, while 10(20%) of the respondents said that ABO incompatibility. On prevention, respondents agreed that putting baby to breast immediately after birth, administration of phenol barbitone prevents neonatal jaundice, 40(80%) had the highest response. 8(16%) respondents agreed that health educating the mother on breasting feeding, while 42 (84%) agreed that early detection and proper treatment given with phototherapy or exchange blood transfusion increases the chance of survival.

Conclusions: To ascertain the incidence of neonatal jaundice in Abia State Teaching Hospital Aba between 2016-2018, The researchers concluded that this conduction is on increase and require intervention of health workers through health education, early antenatal visit, periodic check up of the pregnant women and prevention of toxic drugs.

Keywords: Jaundice; Neonate; Incidence; Evaluation

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Citation

Citation: Emeonye OP., et al. “Evaluation of Incidence, Causes and Management of Neonatal Jaundice in Abia State Teaching Hospital Aba, Nigeria". Acta Scientific Women's Health 5.1 (2023): 26-30.

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