Mothers’ Sociodemographic Characteristics

Mother age groups (year)

<20

20 - 30

31 - 40

Mother employment status

Employed

Housewife

Governorate of residence

North Gaza

Gaza

Middle area

Khan Younis

Rafah

Name of hospital

Al-Shifa medical complex

Nasser Hospital

Number of children

<3

4 - 7

Education level

Primary

Secondary

University

Household monthly income (NIS)

<1000

1000 - 2000

>2000

Mothers’ education about premature infants health care post-discharge from NICU

Have you received information about premature care post-discharge from NICU?

Yes

No

If yes, who provided you with the information?

Physician

Nurse

How the information was given?

Unilateral

Within a group of mothers

Have you been provided with a brochure explaining information about premature care post-discharge from NICU?

Yes

No

Mothers’ knowledge concerning breastfeeding, infection prevention, vaccination, jaundice, temperature regulation, and umbilical cord care after discharge from NICU

Breastfeeding

You must awaken your baby at breastfeeding time

Yes

No

Breast milk digests faster than formula

Yes

No

Colostrum has many benefits for your newborn immune system

Yes

No

Most newborns with jaundice can continue breastfeeding

Yes

No

Premature infants who breast-feed may need iron and vitamin supplements

Yes

No

Breastfeeding helps defend against infections, prevent allergies, and protect against a number of chronic conditions

Yes

No

Keeping your newborn upright for 20 to 30 minutes after feeding will give his tummy time to settle and reduce feeding intolerances

Yes

No

Most newborn breastfeeding sessions take 20 to 45 minutes

Yes

No