Nurses' Performance about Screening Test Of Congenital Hypothyroidism Among Newborn Infants

Background: Congenital Hypothyroidism is a major health problem in newborns as
it's one of the most common causes of mental retardations. Nurses are the key member in
helping the children with Congenital Hypothyroidism. Nurses have many important rules in
maternal and child health centers such as awareness, health educator and health care
provider. This study aimed to:assess the nurses' performance about screening test of
Congenital Hypothyroidism among Newborn Infants.Setting:This study was conducted at
the maternal and child health care centers in Helwan City.Design:An exploratory descripted
design was utilized for conducting the study.Sample:A systemic random sample of 110
nurses included in the study working at the previously mentioned settings.Tools:The first
tool is a predesigned questionnaire sheet to assess nurses' knowledge about Congenital
Hypothyroidism, The second tool is observational checklist to assess nurses' performance for
screening test of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Results: revealed that, the mean age of the
studied nurses was 27.5  4.8 years. Also, it was clear that there was poor level of nurses'
knowledge and level of practice about screening test of congenital
hypothyroidism.Conclusion:In the light of present study findings, the studied nurses had
deficit knowledge and poor performance level related to the screening test of congenital
hypothyroidism.Recommendation:This study recommended that, Nurses should be
provided continuous educational program in order to improve their knowledge and practice
with continuous supervision and guidance of nurses' performance to achieve and maintain
the quality of care.