Knowledge and practice styles of pediatricians in Saudi Arabia regarding childhood constipation.

摘要: Objectives The aim of the present study was to evaluate knowledge and practice styles among medical providers working in 5 regions Saudi Arabia regarding their approach childhood constipation. Methods A survey 850 pediatric (PPs) conducted Arabia. PPs included specialists (PSs), consultants (PCs), general practitioners (GPs), family physicians (FPs), gastroenterologists (PGs). They were asked anonymously about definition, causes, diagnosis, management Information concerns constipation source constipation-related information also collected. Results response rate 73% yielded 622 questionnaires. Among respondents, 61.2% aware Rome definition functional More pediatricians (PSs PCs) than other (GPs FPs) reported correctly (P > 0.05). Stool withholding as most common cause by 27% PCs), 24% FPs), 50% PGs = 0.097). Rectal examination performed 39% all 78.6% 0.009). Pediatricians prescribed lactulose significantly more often 0.001). recommended disimpaction before maintenance treatment Twenty-three percent families believed that caused a stricture 10% feared it malignancy. Conclusions Significant differences patterns exist Identification gaps may be useful develop educational materials improve proper diagnosis