Knowledge and Practices of Pediatricians Regarding Functional Constipation in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

摘要: OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to analyze knowledge, approaches, and practices pediatricians participating in a regional pediatric conference regarding functional constipation (FC) identify knowledge gaps. METHODS Cross-sectional based on semistructured questionnaire related Rome III criteria participant profiles. RESULTS Of 400 questionnaires distributed, 264 (66.0%) were completed. Most (76.7%) did not recognize criteria, but majority following risk factors for FC: low-fiber diet (97.8%), family history (86.6%), onset toilet training (76.4%), weaning (62.4%). Foods considered high fiber oats (95.7%), leafy vegetables (95.3%), wheat bran (93.2%). Digital rectal examination performed by 57.7% nongastroenterologists. Complementary examinations ordered 27.5% 72.5% patients general gastroenterologists, respectively, although sample gastroenterologists representative. most prescribed drugs nongastroenterologists mineral oil (72.6%), magnesium hydroxide (52.1%), lactulose (41.0%), polyethylene glycol (25.2%). Pediatric (91.7%), (58.3%). (70.0%) average treatment duration be less than 1 year, it more year (54.6%). CONCLUSIONS FC is inadequate. Constipation may receive public health attention deserves within residency programs. authors suggest that better education should included medical school program curricula improve patient care.