This cross-sectional study aims to assess the level of knowledge regarding inborn errors of immunity among pediatric physicians working in Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) are heterogeneous disorders that can present with recurrent, severe, or unusual infections, autoimmunity, and other manifestations. Early recognition by pediatric physicians is important for timely diagnosis and management. This observational study will use a self-administered electronic questionnaire to assess knowledge of clinical warning signs, general and specific signs of IEI, and treatment and immunization strategies among pediatric physicians in Assiut.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
347
Overall knowledge score regarding inborn errors of immunity
Mean percentage score of correct answers on the knowledge questionnaire regarding inborn errors of immunity (maximum score expressed as percentage).
Time frame: Baseline
Domain-Specific Knowledge Scores
Separate percentage scores for four domains: 1) Warning signs in children (4 questions) and adults (2 questions), 2) General signs of IEI (5 questions), 3) Specific signs of IEI (9 questions), 4) Treatment strategies and immunization (5 questions)
Time frame: Baseline
Knowledge scores according to professional and educational characteristics
Mean overall knowledge scores stratified by years of experience, educational level, hospital affiliation type, previous training in pediatric immunology, and daily case flow.
Time frame: Baseline
Mean knowledge scores by hospital
Comparison of mean overall knowledge scores across participating hospitals in Assiut Governorate to identify hospitals with greatest knowledge gaps requiring priority targeted educational and training activities. Interpreted in relation to number of participating physicians per hospital.
Time frame: Baseline
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