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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Neonatal jaundice: A Cross-Sectional Study in Adult Population in Saudi Arabia

Background:
Neonatal jaundice is a prevalent and preventable condition in newborns and is significantly associated with developing countries' morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to measure the awareness of adults in Saudi Arabia of their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding Neonatal jaundice.
Methods:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to measure the awareness of Neonatal jaundice problems in Saudi Arabia during the period of June 1 to June 30, 2021. A self-administered questionnaire evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of a sample of adult populations concerning this problem was employed for the study. Data were analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Science software(SPSS).
Results: 
The study was conducted among 336 adults, including both genders. Among them, 71.6% of participants included college students, single (69%), unemployed 79.7% and low-income level (57.3%). Majority of the participants did not have a history of neonatal jaundice (63.9%) and the primary source of their knowledge was from friends and relatives (26.9%). The participants' attitude was positive by seeking medical assistance for the problem Further 27.3% of participants took their children to the hospital. However, we noticed a misconception about the benefits of sunlight treatment among adults as 36.7% of participants agreed with sunlight efficacy in preventing Neonatal jaundice.
Conclusion:
The present study reported a moderate knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding neonatal jaundice. For this reason, we recommended developing educational programs and campaigns to enhance the level of awareness of Neonatal jaundice