The aim of this research is to evaluate the effect of the Skin Color Scale Material used by families in the postnatal period on the hospital admission process due to jaundice and breastfeeding parameters.
Although neonatal jaundice is mostly physiological, it can lead to serious complications such as kernicterus if not detected in time. Visually supported educational materials developed to provide early awareness can help families both to regularly monitor the baby's skin color and to notice the signs of jaundice in time.
Preterm infants born alive between 36-42 weeks of gestation or delivered healthy to their mothers,
Newborns with a birth weight of 2500 grams or more,
Newborns without a history of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.),
Newborns with at least one literate parent,
Newborns younger than 36 weeks and requiring intensive care, or newborns older than 42 weeks,
Newborns weighing less than 2500 grams at birth,
Newborns requiring postnatal intensive care,
Newborns with congenital anomalies, metabolic diseases, or serious clinical problems,