Abstract :

Background: Neonatal jaundice among term and preterm infants in Tanzania is still a very common problem which has a negative effect on children growth and development. Kernicterus as a complication of extensive accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin can lead to mental retardation.  

Objective: The study focused on assessing prevalence and factors associated with neonatal jaundice among term and preterm infants at Amana Referral Hospital.

Materials And Methods: Cross section study conducted at Amana Regional Referral Hospital (ARRH) for assessing neonatal jaundice in both term and preterm infants. The sample of 120 children was taken.

The respondent mothers or care takers of infants with neonatal jaundice were structured interviewed based on questionnaire. Kramer’s rule as visual inspection of skin used to aid in collecting data.

Expected Results: This study is expected to provide valuable insight into prevalence and factors associated with neonatal jaundice among term and preterm infants admitted at ARRH. Findings will help understanding correlation between factors associated with neonatal jaundice and medical condition itself.

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Keywords :

Neonatal jaundice, pathological jaundice, physiological jaundice, pre term infants, term infants.

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