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Determination of Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Newborn Screening and Associated Factors

Selda ATES BESIRIK,Rümeysa BARDAKCIOĞLU,Hesna Begüm AKKAYA

  • Selda ATES BESIRIK: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
  • Rümeysa BARDAKCIOĞLU: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
  • Hesna Begüm AKKAYA: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
  •  Year : 2026
  •  Vol : 4
  •  Issue : 1
  •  Page : 28-38
This study aimed to determine mothers’ knowledge and attitudes toward newborn screening and the factors influencing them. The research has a descriptive and correlational design. The study was conducted on mothers with infants aged 0-12 months who came to Family Health Centers for routine follow-up. A total of 103 mothers meeting the sample selection criteria participated in the study. The "Sociodemographic Form" and the "Maternal Attitudes and Knowledge about Newborn Screening Survey" were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, frequency, independent samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA test. The mean age of the mothers was determined to be 30.84±4.92 years. The mean total scale score was found to be 39.10±7.20. This result indicates that the mothers' knowledge level regarding newborn screenings is at a moderate level. A statistically significant difference was found between scale scores according to education level and informed status (p<0.05). However, no significant difference was found in terms of mother age and employment status (p>0.05). It was determined that mothers who received information from healthcare professionals and were aware of the diseases being screened had lower scores. The mothers' knowledge and attitude levels were found to be moderate, with education and information processes playing a particularly decisive role. Strengthening education and counseling services provided by healthcare professionals is essential to improve awareness and participation in newborn screening programs.
Cite this Article As : Ates Besirik, S., & Bardakcioğlu, R., & Akkaya, H. (2026). Determination of Mothers’ knowledge and attitudes toward newborn screening and associated factors. Sustainable Welfare, 4(1), 28-38.

Conflict of interest : The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Sustainable Welfare
2026, Vol4, Issue1
ISSN: 3023-6673
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