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Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey

Abdulrazaq A. Alojan, Neriman S. Alali, Sarah A. Alshaiji, Maryam K. Alshamekh, Rose A. Alkhulaifi, Lamya K. Alkhaldi.


Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of physicians in Saudi Arabia about various aspects of the craniosynostosis.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through a self-administered online survey that was distributed to a targeted sample of clinical specialists in the field of pediatric, family medicine, radiology, plastic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and neurosurgery in Saudi Arabia from November 2021 to February 2022.
Results: Physicians’ overall knowledge was poor, which seemed to influence their attitudes. In addition, plastic surgeons and neurosurgeons showed significantly higher knowledge scores than other specialists. Consultants and specialists showed better attitudes toward craniosynostosis management than residents. Finally, scores of clinical practices related to craniosynostosis were notably higher among physicians in public (ministry of health), academic, and military hospitals than in private hospitals.
Conclusion: Poor knowledge of craniosynostosis might negatively affect physicians’ behavior and clinical practice. Efforts should be made to increase awareness of this condition among physicians.

Key words: Awareness, neurosurgery, management, outcome, craniosynostosis.


 
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Alojan AA, Alali NS, Alshaiji SA, Alshamekh MK, Alkhulaifi RA, Alkhaldi LK. Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. IJMDC. 2023; 7(2): 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215

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Alojan AA, Alali NS, Alshaiji SA, Alshamekh MK, Alkhulaifi RA, Alkhaldi LK. Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=12607 [Access: October 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215

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Alojan AA, Alali NS, Alshaiji SA, Alshamekh MK, Alkhulaifi RA, Alkhaldi LK. Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. IJMDC. 2023; 7(2): 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215


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Alojan AA, Alali NS, Alshaiji SA, Alshamekh MK, Alkhulaifi RA, Alkhaldi LK. Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. IJMDC. (2023), [cited October 14, 2025]; 7(2): 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215


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Alojan, A. A., Alali, . N. S., Alshaiji, . S. A., Alshamekh, . M. K., Alkhulaifi, . R. A. & Alkhaldi, . L. K. (2023) Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. IJMDC, 7 (2), 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215


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Alojan, Abdulrazaq A., Neriman S. Alali, Sarah A. Alshaiji, Maryam K. Alshamekh, Rose A. Alkhulaifi, and Lamya K. Alkhaldi. 2023. Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 7 (2), 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215


Chicago Style

Alojan, Abdulrazaq A., Neriman S. Alali, Sarah A. Alshaiji, Maryam K. Alshamekh, Rose A. Alkhulaifi, and Lamya K. Alkhaldi. "Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 7 (2023), 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Alojan, Abdulrazaq A., Neriman S. Alali, Sarah A. Alshaiji, Maryam K. Alshamekh, Rose A. Alkhulaifi, and Lamya K. Alkhaldi. "Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 7.2 (2023), 277-285. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Alojan, A. A., Alali, . N. S., Alshaiji, . S. A., Alshamekh, . M. K., Alkhulaifi, . R. A. & Alkhaldi, . L. K. (2023) Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to craniosynostosis among physicians in Saudi Arabia: a national survey. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 7 (2), 277-285. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1669736215




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