The relationship between mothers’ health literacy and their knowledge and attitudes towards newborn screening

Key Points

• Mothers with higher health literacy demonstrate better knowledge of newborn screening practices, and improved attitudes towards the process.
• Over 70% of mothers indicated a lack of awareness about newborn screening benefits and importance.
• Observational analysis of health literacy and knowledge was conducted across various demographics.
• These findings highlight the need for improved health education to enhance maternal understanding of newborn screening.