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Jorabian A, Jahangirimehr A, Abdolahi Shahvali E, Tartifizadeh H, Hemmatipour A. Studying the effectiveness of education on knowledge, mothers' attitudes towards screening tests for metabolic diseases in newborns at birth. J Prevent Med 2025; 12 (1) :35-46
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Atefeh Jorabian1 
, Azam Jahangirimehr2 , Elham Abdolahi Shahvali3 , Hosna Tartifizadeh4 , Akram Hemmatipour *5
, Azam Jahangirimehr2 , Elham Abdolahi Shahvali3 , Hosna Tartifizadeh4 , Akram Hemmatipour *5
1- Master of Nursing in Maternal and Neonatal Nursing, Department of Pediatric and neonatal Nursing,school of nursing and midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Master of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
3- Master of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran.
4- Department of Nutrition, Student Research Committee, Shoushtar Faculty of Mediical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran.
5- Master of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Clinical Research Development Unit of Valiasr Educational Hospital, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.
2- Master of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
3- Master of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran.
4- Department of Nutrition, Student Research Committee, Shoushtar Faculty of Mediical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran.
5- Master of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Clinical Research Development Unit of Valiasr Educational Hospital, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.
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Introduction Newborn screening is a critical public health initiative that plays a vital role in saving infants' lives by enabling early detection of metabolic disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of maternal education on neonatal metabolic disease screening in 2024.
Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 106 mother-infant pairs were randomly assigned to two groups: an intervention group and a control group, each comprising 53 participants. The intervention group received 15-minute face-to-face education on neonatal metabolic screening. Maternal knowledge and attitudes were assessed using a researcher-designed questionnaire administered through interviews before and after the intervention. Maternal performance, including completion of screening tests and referrals to specialists, was also monitored. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and regression analyses in SPSS version 26.
Results The mean age of mothers was 32.40 years (SD = 5.24). Of the infants, 51 (48.1%) were female, and 55 (51.9%) were male. Education significantly increased maternal knowledge and attitudes in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). The likelihood of performing screening tests was 2.16 times higher in the intervention group than in the control group. Additionally, a positive shift in maternal attitudes post-intervention increased the likelihood of test completion by 1.06 times.
Conclusion Face-to-face maternal education significantly enhanced knowledge and attitudes toward neonatal metabolic screening, leading to improved screening uptake. It is recommended that educational programs for mothers be implemented during pregnancy, with a focus on interpreting screening test results to further support informed decision-making.
Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 106 mother-infant pairs were randomly assigned to two groups: an intervention group and a control group, each comprising 53 participants. The intervention group received 15-minute face-to-face education on neonatal metabolic screening. Maternal knowledge and attitudes were assessed using a researcher-designed questionnaire administered through interviews before and after the intervention. Maternal performance, including completion of screening tests and referrals to specialists, was also monitored. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and regression analyses in SPSS version 26.
Results The mean age of mothers was 32.40 years (SD = 5.24). Of the infants, 51 (48.1%) were female, and 55 (51.9%) were male. Education significantly increased maternal knowledge and attitudes in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). The likelihood of performing screening tests was 2.16 times higher in the intervention group than in the control group. Additionally, a positive shift in maternal attitudes post-intervention increased the likelihood of test completion by 1.06 times.
Conclusion Face-to-face maternal education significantly enhanced knowledge and attitudes toward neonatal metabolic screening, leading to improved screening uptake. It is recommended that educational programs for mothers be implemented during pregnancy, with a focus on interpreting screening test results to further support informed decision-making.
Type of Study: Orginal |
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Received: 2025/03/11 | Accepted: 2025/04/30 | Published: 2025/10/5
Received: 2025/03/11 | Accepted: 2025/04/30 | Published: 2025/10/5
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