Assessment of Pediatric Resident Knowledge and Comfort in Addressing Childhood Obesity in Clinical Practice.

ABSTRACT: Background: Recent data estimate the prevalence of pediatric obesity at 19.3%. Emphasis on primary prevention and early identification is needed to avoid development of serious medical and psychosocial sequelae. The objective of this initiative is to assess baseline knowledge and comfort among trainees at an inner-city pediatric residency program in identifying children with overweight/obesity, evaluating associated risk factors and comorbidities, and providing effective counseling. Methods: Key topics from 2 major guidelines on pediatric obesity assessment, prevention, and treatment were incorporated into the development of a resident questionnaire, which consisted of 12 knowledge-based questions and a Likert scale evaluating self-perceived knowledge and comfor

SUBMITTER: Azova S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8818507 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature