Clinical practice of Helicobacter pylori infection management by gastroenterologists in secondary and tertiary hospitals: A stratified sampling cross-sectional survey

Autor: Wen Lin Zhang, Yue Yue Li, Jing Liu, Juan Wang, Meng Wan, Bo Shen Lin, Min Juan Lin, Yu Ming Ding, Qing Zhou Kong, Shao Tong Wang, Miao Duan, Zhong Xue Han, Rui Ji, Xiu Li Zuo, Yan Qing Li
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of digestive diseasesREFERENCES. 23(7)
ISSN: 1751-2980
Popis: To investigate the management of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection by gastroenterologists from secondary and tertiary hospitals in Shandong Province, China, where there is a high prevalence of H. pylori infection.A questionnaire-based, stratified sampling survey was conducted from June 1 to August 30, 2021. The ratio of secondary to tertiary hospitals was set at 2:1. An electronic questionnaire was sent to the gastroenterologists via the WeChat platform.A total of 89.09% (1053/1182) gastroenterologists were included. Overall, 34.19% and 60.59% of gastroenterologists recommended screening for and treating H. pylori infection in patients without any competing factors. The most preferred testing method in secondary and tertiary hospitals was theDeficiencies exist in gastroenterologists from secondary and tertiary hospitals, and the H. pylori eradication rate is relatively low. Training programs for gastroenterologists are warranted to strengthen their comprehension of guidelines.
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