Knowledge about autism among Polish pediatricians
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2013, Vol 26, Issue 1
Abstract
Our current research concerns knowledge about autism among Polish pediatricians. A study was conducted in order to answer the question what is the level of knowledge of pediatricians on autism and whether it differs depending on the size of the city in which they work. The study involved a total of 50 physicians (25 from Warsaw and 25 from Wloclawek). All the respondents specialized in the same field, that is pediatrics. In the study, the Autism Questionnaire based on the research of Pisula (1) was used. The results showed that the pediatricians’ knowledge varies depending on the topic associated with autism. In case of some of the questions, the pediatricians showed high familiarity with the issue giving many good answers, but some areas proved to be problematic for them. We did not show any difference in the level of knowledge on autism among pediatricians from Warsaw and Wloclawek. Both groups had almost the same number of correct answers in the questionnaire. Summing up the results of this research, one can conclude that the pediatricians’ knowledge about autism is incomplete. Undoubtedly, such situation may have a negative impact on the diagnostic process and, in the long run, on the future of an autistic child. Providing education to medical students and practicing doctors about the various aspects of autism would therefore be very useful, as their expertise will most likely lead to a better prognosis for autistic children.
Authors and Affiliations
Monika Suchowierska, Paula Walczak
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