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Knowledge levels of pediatric surgeons about child abuse and neglect: A survey study
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine about knowledge level and opinions of pediatric surgeon’ about child abuse and neglect and to draw attention to this issue.
Method: The research was conducted as a descriptive study among those who attended the 28th National Congress of Pediatric Surgery and agreed to participate in the research (n=56). Data were collected using the “Questionnaire Form” and analyzed using number, percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi-square test.
Results: The average of correct answers of the physicians participating in the study was 23.9 ± 7.6. No statistically significant difference was found between the correct response averages of physicians who had previously received training and the correct response average of physicians who had not received education (p=0.966). It was seen that 89% of the participants had a desire to obtain information on this subject.
Conclusions: According to the findings obtained as a result of the research, we think that pediatric surgeons need more information about child abuse and neglect, and in order to provide early diagnosis, faculty education and in-service training programs should be given importance.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
May 20, 2020
Submission Date
May 4, 2020
Acceptance Date
May 11, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 42 Number: 1
AMA
1.Cankorkmaz L, Çetinkaya S, Köylüoğlu G, Nemmezi Karaca S. Knowledge levels of pediatric surgeons about child abuse and neglect: A survey study. CMJ. 2020;42(1):136-141. doi:10.7197/cmj.vi.708868