Factors affecting hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn.

Abstract

Factors that affect hyperbilirubinemia in newborns, in Health promoting hospital region 1, the data collected from the medical records of the infant jaundice, since October 1, 2555 to September 30, 2556. Data analysis, statistics Descriptive percentage and frequency. Factors sex of baby no effect on the incidence of jaundice. Maternal age between 15-25 years (58.5 %). Not breastfed from birth (55.7%). 3000-3800 grams birth weight (44.8%). Apgar’s score in 5 minute is 8-10 score (92.5%). The mother's blood group O (42.9%).  Baby’s breastfeed 8-10 times in 24. hours before phototherapy (53.4%).  Babies defecate more than 3 times in the 24 hours before phototherapy (59%). The diagnosis is unspecified (51.5%). Breast milk jaundice (21.2%). The suggestion for research next time is study group unspecified and breast milk jaundice, to improve care to this group.