The impact of trauma-informed training on pediatricians' perceived-competence in treating war-affected children: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

War and collective trauma significantly affect children's physical and mental well-being. Pediatricians, as frontline healthcare providers, play a critical role in mitigating these impacts. However, many lack the training necessary to effectively address the complex needs of children affected by war. This study assesses the state of pediatricians' training, knowledge, and perceived-competence during the first weeks of the Israeli-Hamas 2023-24 war, and evaluates the effect of a trauma-informed training program on pediatricians' knowledge and perceived-competence in treating children affected by war.

Methods

The research was two-staged: [1] Pediatricians' Survey: 180 Israeli pediatricians completed an online survey, reporting their perceived knowledge, and perceive

SUBMITTER: Schwartz-Shpiro M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature