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ArticleCureus2024

Pediatricians' Awareness of Pediatric Psoriasis in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Shahad S Alharbi, Amro A Nassif, Rehab B Brnawa, Amjad K Aljuaid, Mai Y Alhajori, Ahmed S Alharbi, Ibrahim Alharbi, Mokhtar Shatla

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Shahad S AlharbiMedicine and Surgery, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Amro A NassifPediatrics, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Rehab B BrnawaMedicine and Surgery, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Amjad K AljuaidPediatrics, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Mai Y AlhajoriMedicine and Surgery, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Ahmed S AlharbiMedicine and Surgery, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Ibrahim AlharbiPediatric Hematology and Oncology, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Mokhtar ShatlaFamily Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Umm al-Qura University · SAKing Fahd Armed Forces Hospital · SAKing Fahd Medical City · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease characterized by the typical appearance of red, thickened, scaly patches on the skin (plaques). These plaques can vary in size and distribution from person to person. In some individuals, it may affect small areas of skin, while in others, large areas covering their body may be involved. Patients with psoriasis might be identified by pediatricians before being seen by dermatologists, highlighting the need for pediatricians to be aware and knowledgeable about pediatric psoriasis. Objective To evaluate the knowledge and management of pediatric psoriasis among pediatricians and pediatric residents in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire targeted at pediatricians. It inquired about sociodemographic details, knowledge of psoriasis risk factors, diagnosis, management, comorbidity screening, and indications for consulting a dermatologist. The knowledge score cut-off was set at 60%, with scores below this threshold considered indicative of poor knowledge and scores above it reflecting good knowledge. Results A total of 139 participants completed the questionnaire; 103 (74.1%) were from Jeddah, 101 (72.7%) were pediatric residents, 118 (84.9%) were general pediatricians, and 18 (15.1%) were in subspecialties. About a third, 49 (35.3%), reported having seen a child with psoriasis. Most participants, 84 (60.4%), had a good knowledge level regarding psoriasis. The vast majority, 119 (85.6%), stated that topical therapies are the first-line treatment; 105 (75.5%) reported being confident in diagnosing psoriasis, and having previously seen a patient with psoriasis was associated with certainty in diagnosis (p-value=0.048); 82 (59%) referred patients to dermatologists. Physician position (p-value=0.049) and being in a general specialty (p-value=0.048) were associated with higher knowledge. Conclusion Overall, participants had good knowledge of pediatric psoriasis and its management. However, there is still a need for improvement.

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autoimmune diseasesinflammatory diseasespediatric dermatologypsoriasispsoriasis diagnosis

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