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ArticleMedical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)2025

Determinants of Pediatricians' Satisfaction With Managing Developmental and Behavioral Disorders in Saudi Arabia.

Faisal O AlQurashi, Sarah H AlShawaf, Dina W Abdulghani, Razan H AlAttas, Hussain A Al Jama, Reem H Alhakeem, Mohammed M Almomen, Bushra E Alabbas, Sultan AlAli, Abdulmohsen Almulhim and 2 more

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Faisal O AlQurashiDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah H AlShawafDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Dina W AbdulghaniDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Razan H AlAttasDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Hussain A Al JamaCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Reem H AlhakeemCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed M AlmomenCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Bushra E AlabbasCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Sultan AlAliCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulmohsen AlmulhimDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Ibtisam H AlkhamisIndependent Researcher.
Bashair E AlabkariIndependent Researcher.

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Abstract

Background: Pediatricians play a crucial role in the management of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Understanding the factors influencing their satisfaction is essential for improving the quality of care. However, in Saudi Arabia, pediatricians' satisfaction with their ability to manage developmental and behavioral disorders remains underexplored. Objective: To assess factors influencing pediatricians' satisfaction when managing developmental and behavioral disorders in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2021 and July 2022, using a validated questionnaire distributed electronically to all pediatricians registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. A total of 229 pediatricians participated in this study. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, clinical practice, training, and institutional support were collected and analyzed. Results: Satisfaction levels varied significantly according to nationality, training location, and years of experience. Saudi pediatricians, those trained locally, and those with more professional experience reported a higher satisfaction than others. Institutional support and clinical exposure were key factors that were positively associated with satisfaction. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of clinical and institutional factors in shaping pediatricians' satisfaction with the management of developmental and behavioral disorders. These findings suggest that targeted interventions focusing on training and support can enhance the developmental care of pediatricians in Saudi Arabia.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelDevelopmental DisabilitiesPediatriciansAdultChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesChildrenDevelopmental disordersHealthcarePediatriciansSaudi Arabia

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