Views of Mothers about National Newborn Screening Tests Performed in Turkey

TOPUZ Ş., Tasgit A., Cilesiz E., Gokce R., Ulger D. A., Oguz S. S.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.23, sa.5, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.32592/ircmj.2021.23.5.507
  • Dergi Adı: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Mothers, Newborn, Screening test, PARENTAL CONSENT
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Newborn screening tests for detecting numerous congenital diseases that may cause disability or death were performed first in 2006 in Turkey. Newborn screenings for Phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism have increased in recent years due to the emergence of new diseases. It is essential for healthcare personnel and families to carry out these screening programs in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner. Informing families, particularly mothers, about these screening tests will help more newborn babies benefit from these tests.