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 | ||||||