ASSESSING RETINOBLASTOMA AWARENESS ACROSS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS
Objective. To assess the level of awareness of retinoblastoma among primary health care (PHC) physicians, identify areas of insufficient knowledge, compare the awareness of general practitioners (GPs) and pediatricians, and determine strategies to improve awareness.
Materials and methods. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from January to February 2025. The study involved 90 PHC physicians (49 GPs and 41 pediatricians). The questionnaire included 18 questions on clinical suspicion, diagnosis, referral pathways, and treatment of retinoblastoma. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Results. Most respondents were aware of retinoblastoma (81.6% of GPs and 92.7% of pediatricians). However, clinical experience with the disease was limited (20.4% of GPs and 31.7% of pediatricians). Pediatricians were more likely to encounter suspected retinoblastoma cases (51.2% vs. 26.5%, p=0.024) and refer children with a family history of the disease to an ophthalmologist (87.8% vs. 69.4%, p=0.032). The "white pupil" reflex was known to 90.2% of pediatricians and 63.3% of GPs (p=0.003). Only 14.3% of GPs and 34.7% of pediatricians were aware of modern organ-sparing treatments (p=0.027).
Conclusions. The study revealed an insufficient level of awareness of retinoblastoma among PHC physicians, particularly among GPs. To improve early diagnosis of retinoblastoma, it is recommended to implement mandatory continuing medical education courses for physicians, with an emphasis on rare pediatric oncological diseases. Additionally, public awareness campaigns and media outreach are recommended to increase clinical suspicion. These measures also contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which aims to reduce child mortality and ensure universal health.
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Aubakirova A., Yesnazarova G., Aldasheva N., Seiduanova L., Isaev A., Abikulova A. Assessing Retinoblastoma Awareness across Primary Health Care physicians // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2025. Vol.27 (6), pp. 118-125. doi 10.34689/SH.2025.27.6.014Похожие публикации:
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