Adherence to hyperbilirubinemia guidelines by midwives, general practitioners, and pediatricians in Indonesia.

ABSTRACT: Severe hyperbilirubinemia, which may result in kernicterus, is seen more frequently in low and middle-income countries, such as Indonesia, than in high-income countries. In Indonesia midwives, general practitioners (GPs), and pediatricians are involved in the care of jaundiced newborn infants. It is unknown whether the high incidence of severe hyperbilirubinemia in this country is related to a lack of awareness of existing hyperbilirubinemia guidelines issued by, for example, the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or the Indonesian Health Ministry, or to a lack of adherence to such guidelines. The aim of this questionnaire study was to assess health professionals' awareness of existing guidelines and their adherence to these guidelines in daily practice. We hand

SUBMITTER: Sampurna MTA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5909511 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature