Causes, prevention and treatment strategies of neonatal jaundice in newborn in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi from 2019-2021 Department: Nursing Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7487 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractNeonatal jaundice is one of the most common causes of death in newborns. It is a life-threatening disorder in newborns and as well as a multifactorial disorder with many symptoms. Generally, the physiological jaundice is the most prevalent type however in some regions pathological jaundice is also common. This study focuses on a brief introduction to jaundice, its types, causes, measuring the level of bilirubin, clinical approaches/ diagnosis, treatment strategies, prevention, prognosis and complications. The objective of the study is to determine the causes and treatment strategies of neonatal jaundice in newborns in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi from 2019-2021. A total of 200 neonates admitted at the hospital were used for this study. The method used to carry out this research was retrospective descriptive design. The study population comprised neonates with jaundice whose predisposing factors were prematurity 50(25%), sepsis 16(8%), physiological 27(13.5%) prematurity and sepsis 24(12%), physiological and sepsis 33(16.5%), Rhesus and ABO incompatibility 34(17%), unknown causes 16(8%). 12.5% were managed using phototherapy and antibiotics, 26.5% through phototherapy, 9.5% through exchange blood transfusion, 4% through exchange blood transfusion and antibiotics, 13% through phototherapy and exchange blood transfusion followed by 12%phototherapy and exclusive breastfeeding and 22.5% phototherapy and phenobarbitone. The outcome of the treatment was favourable as 90.3% were discharged home, 25% were discharged against medical advice and 7.2% were recorded dead. The researcher observed that there's a high prevalence of neonatal jaundice in newborns in NAUTH. Jaundice is easily diagnosable and it however requires quick treatment. If not treated properly can lead to many complications including kernicterus and cerebral palsy. Currently, the treatment options for neonatal jaundice include phototherapy, chemotherapy, exchange blood transfusion and vaccination....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State