Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Barriersof General Practitioner RegardingHelicobacter Pylori Diagnosis andTreatment
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 300
- 主要终点
- Knowledge
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practices of general practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. The study also seeks to identify the main barriers that prevent proper management of the condition. The central hypothesis is that gaps in knowledge and challenges in clinical practice contribute to variations in how general practitioners diagnose and treat H. pylori infection.
详细描述
This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of general practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. It also examines the barriers that may affect appropriate clinical decision-making in managing this common gastrointestinal condition. By assessing physicians' understanding of recommended diagnostic techniques, treatment regimens, and follow-up strategies, the study aims to identify areas where education or system-level improvements may be needed.
The study hypothesizes that insufficient knowledge of current guidelines, limited access to diagnostic tests, and patient-related or system-related barriers contribute to inconsistent management of H. pylori infection among general practitioners. The findings may help inform future training programs and improve patient care outcomes.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Crossover
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •- Licensed general practitioners actively working primary health care centers, outpatients clinics and general hospitals in Upper Egypt( Assuit, Minya, Sohag, Qena, luxor and Aswan).
排除标准
- •Specialists in gastroenterology.
结局指标
主要结局
Knowledge
时间窗: After history and examination by 1 hour.
Level of knowledge about H. pylori infection among General Practitioners" "Measured using a questionnaire of X items (e.g., 15 multiple-choice questions). The total knowledge score will be calculated as the percentage of correct answers."
Attitudes
时间窗: After history and examination by 1 hour.
Attitudes of General Practitioners towards diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection" "Measured using an X-point Likert scale (e.g., 5-point) on Y items (e.g., 10 statements). A mean score will be calculated for each participant."
Practices
时间窗: After history and examination by 1 hour.
Clinical practices of General Practitioners in managing H. pylori infection" "Measured using questions regarding frequency of testing and types of treatment regimens prescribed. Percentages for each practice will be calculated."
Perceived Barriers
时间窗: After history and examination by 1 hour.
Barriers reported by General Practitioners in diagnosing and treating H. pylori infection" "Measured using a checklist or Likert scale containing specific barriers (e.g., lack of resources, time constraints, guideline clarity). Frequencies or scores for each barrier will be calculated."
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Mohanad Abd_Elaleem Sayed Amer
Resident at tropical department.
Assiut University