ArticleBioMed research international2015
Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Saudi Mothers towards Newborn Screening.
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- Current Status of Newborn Bloodspot Screening Worldwide 2024: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Activities (2020-2023).International journal of neonatal screening · 2024Review
- Identification of maternal attitudes and knowledge about newborn screenings: a Turkey sample.Journal of community genetics · 2023Article
- Parental Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Regarding Current and Future Newborn Bloodspot Screening: The First Report from Thailand.International journal of neonatal screening · 2023Article
- Knowledge, attitude and management of hearing screening in children among family physicians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.PloS one · 2021Article
- Perspectives and impediment to eye care in caregivers of children with childhood glaucoma.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2020Article
- Factors Influencing Parental Awareness about Newborn Screening.International journal of neonatal screening · 2019Article
- Factors Associated with Mothers' Care of Their Newborns in Saudi Arabia.Annals of global health · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the attitude and knowledge of the Saudi mothers toward newborn screening (NBS) program.
methodsA total of 425 Saudi women (only mothers who have at least one pregnancy) participated in the study from different regions in Saudi Arabia and completed the structured questionnaire which sought their views on the NBS services.
resultsA majority of the participating women (91.1%) supported the NBS program and felt it was very important and useful. However, knowledge of NBS was found to be very limited and only 34.6% knew that NBS was a test to detect genetic disorders. A lack of communication and counseling to NBS clients by health authorities offering screening is implied.
conclusionIn general, there is a positive attitude towards the NBS program among Saudi women. However, they have several concerns to improve the availability of medication and formulas, genetic counseling, medical interventions, communication, education materials, and awareness.
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