Attitude, knowledge, and practice of medical students and pediatric physicians towards blood pressure measurement and hypertension in children: The impact of educational sessions.

ABSTRACT: Accurate blood pressure measurement in pediatric patients is crucial for the proper diagnosis and management of hypertension in children. Understanding the level of attitude, knowledge, and practices (AKP) of medical students and physicians on pediatric blood pressure (BP) measurement and hypertension is essential. This is to assess their awareness of this subject which is often overlooked and where research is lacking. This study aims to evaluate the extent of AKP, among medical students and pediatric doctors regarding hypertension and BP measurement in children, and to determine the impact of educational sessions on their AKP. In a cross-sectional study, a self-designed questionnaire composed of several questions about AKP was prepared and validated. After obtaining informed consent, the

SUBMITTER: Mohammed Sedik RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12039995 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature