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Authors :
Azza A, Abbas
Bushra I, Sulieman
Elfatih M, Malik
Source :
African health sciences. 22(2)
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Various international guidelines have been developed regardingA cross-sectional study was conducted among medical doctors currently working in Khartoum, Sudan. Participants were enrolled from platforms of medical associations through an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was scored out of 25 points, and scoring 13 or above considered a good approach. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).A total of 358 medical doctors participated in the study. The mean (±SD) score was 12.9(±4.5). Those who were using textbooks, campaigns, symposiums or general medical information to their primary Source of knowledge significantly scored higher. The most selected indication for both diagnosis (76.8%) and treatment (67.6%) was an active peptic ulcer. Stool antigen test (SAT) was the most preferred test (70.7%). The majority of respondents selected triple therapy (82.1%) as a first-line regimen. Only 37.7% confirmed the eradication after four weeks of stopping the treatment. They ensure eradication mainly through SAT (29%).A suboptimal approach was noted among medical doctors of Khartoum, Sudan, regarding

Details

ISSN :
17290503
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
African health sciences
Accession number :
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